Bachelor of Economics
at University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
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 University of the Sunshine Coast 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 | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year sets the analytical base: microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics for economists, business statistics and an introduction to the financial system. The maths and modelling load is significant from the start. Small Sippy Downs classes mean direct access to lecturers through the technical material. Second year deepens theory and adds econometrics, where you learn to test economic relationships with real data. You also study applied fields such as public-sector economics, environmental and resource economics (well suited to the region's coastal and tourism economy) and international trade, alongside electives in finance or policy. Third year features advanced econometrics, an applied-economics capstone and electives that let you specialise toward finance, public policy or data analysis. Many students complete a research project or work-integrated learning placement, building the modelling and data skills employers want.
Example first-year subjects
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to the Financial System
- Principles of Economics
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 60 per cent in theory subjects
- Econometrics and data-analysis assignments
- Problem sets and quantitative tutorials
- Applied policy reports and case studies
- Mid-semester tests
- Research or capstone project
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
- Graduate economist or economic analyst
- Policy or research officer in government
- Data or business analyst
- Pricing or commercial analyst
- Financial-services research assistant
- Public-sector graduate-programme analyst
- Consulting analyst
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
Graduates enter analyst and policy roles, or continue to an Honours year, which is strongly recommended for economist roles at agencies like the Reserve Bank, Treasury and the Productivity Commission, and for entry to research masters and PhD study. Postgraduate options include masters in economics, applied economics, data science, finance and public policy. Strong quantitative training also opens graduate analytics and data-science roles in the private sector.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked maths and economics at school
- People who enjoy models, data and logical argument
- Those curious about markets, policy and incentives
- Patient problem-solvers comfortable with statistics
- Students open to an Honours year for research roles
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and quantitative modelling
- People wanting an applied, hands-on business degree
- Those who avoid heavily exam-based subjects
- Students seeking a licensed profession at graduation
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of the Sunshine Coast handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usc/bachelor-of-economics.