Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
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Course overview
The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is an additional year (full time) of study following completion of the Bachelor of Economics (or equivalent). It provides students an opportunity to develop research skills in Economics or Econometrics by undertaking advanced coursework and conducting a supervised but independent research project. The honours year adds greater depth to an undergraduate degree and is a pathway to both employment as a professional economist and postgraduate research study.
Students complete:
- five honours-level coursework units of study that extend the knowledge and skills acquired in their undergraduate degree; and
- a thesis of approximately 15,000 words.
Students work on their thesis throughout the course, under the supervision of an academic staff member. The thesis is a research-based dissertation on a theoretical or applied topic of intellectual interest to the student. The research should identify an area for investigation which makes a relevant contribution to and extends the body of knowledge in the chosen domain. The quality of the research design, development of research question, application of appropriate methodologies, and interpretation of findings, as well as the student’s ability to effectively communicate the research are assessed in the thesis.
Honours in Economics
Students intending to undertake Honours in Economics should follow the Advanced Economics program. The Advanced Economics program serves as a pathway to Honours, providing high-level training in micro- and macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and applied econometrics. This prepares students for the advanced coursework and independent research that they will undertake in the honours year (Year 4).
In some cases, admission to the honours year is possible without having completed the Advanced Economics program (e.g., graduates of other institutions); however, applicants are expected to demonstrate a comparable level of preparation.
Please see the Economics subject area for admission criteria and course requirements.
Honours in Econometrics
Students intending to undertake Honours in Econometrics should complete the Econometrics major with the required level of merit, advanced 2000-level units in micro- and macroeconomics and, where possible, other units from the Advanced Economics program as appropriate.
Please see the Econometrics subject area for admission criteria and course requirements.
Degree structure and requirements
For detailed information on degree rules, please refer to the course resolutions.
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Economics (Honours), a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
- 4000-level honours units in the Economics or Econometrics subject area.
Contacts and further information
- School of Economics
- Email: economics.enquiries@sydney.edu.au
Post-publication amendments
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| 20/11/2023 | Incorrect hyperlinks for Economics and Econometrics: "4000-level honours units of study in the Economics or Econometrics subject area." |
Hyperlinks corrected to point to Honours unit of study tables: "4000-level honours units of study in the Economics or Econometrics subject area." |
| 13/08/2024 | Introduction section published as: Course overview Honours is an additional year (full time) of study following completion of a three-year bachelor’s degree. It provides students an opportunity to develop research skills in their undergraduate major by undertaking advanced coursework and conducting a supervised but independent research project. An honours year adds greater depth to an undergraduate degree and is a pathway to both highly sought-after graduate programs in the public and private sectors, and postgraduate research courses. Honours in Economics or Econometrics may be undertaken in: the final (fourth) year of certain Bachelor of Advanced Studies combined degrees such as the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies; or certain appended honours degrees such as the Bachelor of Economics (Honours). Students are required to meet the relevant admission criteria. The Honours program aims to finetune students' analytical, problem solving, writing, presentation, and time-management skills. All units of study in the program are taught in smaller classes to facilitate greater interaction with academic staff and to enhance the Honours cohort learning experience. |
Introduction section amended to: Course overview The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is an additional year (full time) of study following completion of the Bachelor of Economics (or equivalent). It provides students an opportunity to develop research skills in Economics or Econometrics by undertaking advanced coursework and conducting a supervised but independent research project. The honours year adds greater depth to an undergraduate degree and is a pathway to both employment as a professional economist and postgraduate research study. Students complete: five honours-level coursework units of study that extend the knowledge and skills acquired in their undergraduate degree; and a thesis of approximately 15,000 words. Students work on their thesis throughout the course, under the supervision of an academic staff member. The thesis is a research-based dissertation on a theoretical or applied topic of intellectual interest to the student. The research should identify an area for investigation which makes a relevant contribution to and extends the body of knowledge in the chosen domain. The quality of the research design, development of research question, application of appropriate methodologies, and interpretation of findings, as well as the student’s ability to effectively communicate the research are assessed in the thesis. |
| 13/08/2024 | Honours in Economics section published as: Honours in Economics Students intending to undertake honours in Economics should follow the Advanced Economics program from Year 2. The Advanced Economics program serves as a pathway to honours, providing high-level training in micro- and macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and applied econometrics... |
Honours in Economics section amended to: Honours in Economics Students intending to undertake Honours in Economics should follow the Advanced Economics program. The Advanced Economics program serves as a pathway to Honours, providing high-level training in micro- and macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and applied econometrics... |
| 13/08/2024 | Honours in Econometrics published as: Honours in Econometrics Students intending to undertake honours in Econometrics should complete the Econometrics major with the required level of merit, intermediate (2000-level) units in micro- and macroeconomics and, where possible, other units from the Advanced Economics program as appropriate... |
Honours in Econometrics section amended to: Honours in Econometrics Students intending to undertake Honours in Econometrics should complete the Econometrics major with the required level of merit, advanced 2000-level units in micro- and macroeconomics and, where possible, other units from the Advanced Economics program as appropriate... |
