Bachelor of Economics
at Torrens University Australia, South Australia.
A quantitative economics degree built around microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and applied policy analysis. Most providers offer specialisations in finance, public policy or international trade.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Torrens University Australia Bachelor of Economics. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Torrens delivers its business and economics programmes in small classes with an applied, industry-connected slant rather than the abstract theory of a large research faculty. First year builds microeconomics, macroeconomics, business statistics, mathematics for economics and the data and modelling skills economists rely on, taught with real datasets and software. Through the middle of the degree you progress into intermediate micro and macro, econometrics and applied fields such as finance, public policy, behavioural economics or international trade. Teaching leans on case studies, current data and live problems, and trimester delivery with multiple intakes a year means smaller cohorts and a faster route to completion. The final stage adds advanced electives, an applied research or analytics project and a work-integrated placement arranged through Torrens industry partners. Graduates finish able to build and interpret economic and statistical models with practical workplace experience behind them.
Example first-year subjects
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Business Statistics
- Mathematics for Economics
- Introduction to Finance
- Data and Decision Making
How you will be assessed
- Problem sets and quantitative exercises
- In-class and end-of-trimester exams
- Applied data-analysis and modelling reports
- Policy or industry case studies
- Group analytics projects
- Work-integrated placement assessment
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as economists at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Treasury, Productivity Commission and the major consultancies.
- Common destinations include economic-consulting firms (Deloitte Access Economics, Frontier Economics) and financial-services research desks.
- Many alumni move into policy roles in state and federal departments or into graduate finance and analytics programmes.
Typical first jobs
- Economic or business analyst
- Data or research analyst
- Policy or research officer
- Financial or commercial analyst
- Pricing or forecasting analyst
- Banking or finance graduate roles
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates move into analyst, research and policy-support roles in business, finance or government, often through the employer that hosted their placement. Economics also pairs well with graduate study, and Torrens offers articulated postgraduate business, finance and analytics programmes entered by direct application across multiple intakes. Strong quantitative graduates can pursue research-focused masters or data-science pathways.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students comfortable with maths, statistics and abstract reasoning
- People interested in markets, policy and how economies behave
- Analytical learners who enjoy modelling and interpreting data
- Self-directed students suited to trimester and blended delivery
- Those who want an internship and employer contacts before graduating
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, statistics and quantitative work
- Those wanting a creative or design-led degree
- People who prefer large public-university campus life
- Students seeking a single regulated profession with a licence
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Torrens University Australia handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/torrens/bachelor-of-economics.