University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
4F
Campus
Sydney - Kensington (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at University of New South Wales in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
82,272
International
47.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English (Band 5).
- For Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Economics: Mathematics Advanced.
- For Bachelor of Science: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics.
- Music: Music 2, or AMEB (7th Grade Practical and 6th Grade Theory or Musicianship) or equivalent study.
- Recommended studies: English Advanced.
- For Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation and moving image: Visual Arts, Design and Technology.
- Music: Music 2, or AMEB (7th Grade Practical and 6th Grade Theory or Musicianship) or equivalent study.
- Art Theory or Visual Arts: Visual Arts.
- For Bachelor of Design: Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Processes and Technology, Textiles and Design.
- All applicants Audition: Acceptance into the Music specialisation requires you to audition.
- For more information, visit UNSW Music auditions .
- Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme: Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR.
- Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree.
- Learn more about the Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme .
- Refer to UNSW general admission criteria. | Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
82,272
Total students
International Students
47%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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