Bachelor of Economics
at University of Southern Queensland, 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 Southern Queensland 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 covers principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, mathematics for economics, business statistics and an introduction to finance or accounting. UniSQ delivers economics on campus and online, so students can complete the quantitative sequence externally while working in regional Queensland. Second year builds intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, introductory econometrics and applied fields such as monetary economics, international trade or the economics of agriculture and resources, which reflects the regional context. Data and spreadsheet skills become central. Third year covers advanced applied economics, econometric modelling and a capstone or research project applying economic analysis to a real policy or industry question. Many students complete a work-integrated learning placement or industry project with a government department or regional employer.
Example first-year subjects
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economics and Business
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Finance
- Introductory Accounting
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 60 per cent in core economics subjects
- Problem sets and quantitative assignments
- Econometric and data-analysis projects
- Applied policy reports and essays
- Capstone or research project in third year
- Online quizzes and tests
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 economic or policy analyst in government or council
- Data or business analyst
- Graduate in economic or management consulting
- Banking or financial-services graduate
- Research officer in agribusiness or resources
- Statistician or research assistant
- Pricing or commercial 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 economic and policy analyst, data analyst and graduate finance roles in government departments, councils, agribusiness and consultancies. Postgraduate options include masters in economics, finance, business analytics and public policy. Students aiming at the Reserve Bank, Treasury or specialist economic consulting typically complete Honours, which is also the entry point to research masters and PhD study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who like maths, data and logical reasoning
- People curious about markets, policy and how economies work
- Learners comfortable with econometrics and statistical software
- Online students balancing quantitative study with work
- Students interested in agricultural, resource or regional economics
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, statistics and abstract modelling
- Those wanting a hands-on or studio-based degree
- People who prefer purely qualitative study
- Students who avoid exams and quantitative assessment
Related courses at UniSQ
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of Southern Queensland handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usq/bachelor-of-economics.