University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Economics and Finance

The Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Economics and Finance degree addresses relevant global, economic, financial, political and historical issues affecting the worldwide business market. It will teach you a diverse skill set and equip you with critical and creative thinking skills and effective communication and problem-solving skills, all of which are required for high achievement in a range of careers.

A Bachelor of Arts degree is one of the most popular degrees at University. Students who are passionate and curious about humanity and society enjoy the breadth and flexibility of the Bachelor of Arts degree. This degree will allow you to hone your skills of analysis and interpretation, and your ability to synthesise complex ideas; skills that are essential to practical problem solving and highly valuable to a wide range of employers. Every real-world problem today has a cultural and social dimension that can be understood using the skills you will gain doing a Bachelor of Arts degree, whichever major you choose.

Economics and Finance explores the theory, policies, practices and institutions of the domestic and global economy at both the micro and macro levels. You will develop the skills necessary to make responsible professional judgements in economic and financial decision-making, as well as identify and apply tools of analysis to a wide range of economic issues, including the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the environment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. 

What you will study
You will choose one major in the Bachelor of Arts degree; Archaeology and Ancient History, English Literatures, Environmental Humanities, French, History, Indigenous Studies, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mandarin (Non-Chinese Background Students), Mandarin (Character Background Students), Philosophy, Photography, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, Spanish, Creative Writing, or Writing and English Literatures. In addition to the arts major, you will choose a minor or a second major from the Bachelor of Arts offerings.

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance involves compulsory core subjects in the first year, plus the completion of a major in Economics or Finance and at least one minor in Finance or Economics.