Bachelor of Economics
at The University of Queensland, Queensland.
A three-year economics degree at St Lucia covering macroeconomics, microeconomics and statistical tools for decision-making. Prerequisites are English and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UQ Bachelor of Economics for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82.35 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 84.65 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
The core covers macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative methods. Students choose a major in economics and public policy, economics of strategy and behaviour, international and financial economics, or quantitative analysis. Electives include health, environmental, public and behavioural economics and international and financial markets. Economics can be combined with Arts, Business Management, Commerce, Computer Science, Laws (Honours) and Science.
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
- RBA, Treasury or Productivity Commission graduate analyst
- Queensland Treasury graduate economist
- Economic consultant at boutique firms and the big four in Brisbane
- Banking and markets analyst at the major banks (CBA, NAB, Westpac, ANZ, Suncorp)
- Data analyst with an economic lens at consulting and tech firms
- Researcher at think tanks (e.g. Centre for Independent Studies, Grattan)
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
High achievers can add an Honours year, the usual route into research, central banking and graduate economist programs. Graduates work in government, banking, consulting and data analysis.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students confident with calculus, statistics and mathematical modelling
- Those interested in policy, central banking, regulation and data work
- People who enjoy reading economics papers and building empirical models
- Students aiming for the RBA, Treasury or Productivity Commission graduate streams
- Those happy to take electives in mathematics and computer science
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want a vocational business degree (consider Business Management or Commerce)
- Those uncomfortable with mathematical proofs and abstraction
- Anyone seeking a primarily qualitative social-science experience
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Economics as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.