Australian National University (ANU)
1 year full-time
An elite one-year honours program for exceptional economics graduates seeking to conduct independent research and deepen their expertise in economic theory and analysis. Ideal for students aiming for careers in government, industry, or academia.
Applicants must hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or equivalent from a cognate discipline such as Finance, Commerce, Actuarial Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, or Science, completed within the last two years. A minimum average mark of 70% is required from 18 units of highest-marked courses, and satisfactory completion of ECON2125 is mandatory. Additionally, applicants must achieve an average of 70% in core third-year economics courses (ECON3100, ECON3101, ECON3102). All applicants must submit a research proposal and evidence of supervisory arrangement, and be available for an interview with the Research School of Economics.
The program consists of 48 units structured as follows: 24 units of compulsory coursework including Microeconomic Theory (ECON4411), Macroeconomic Theory (ECON4422), and an Economics Honours Research Essay (12 units). The remaining 24 units are electives selected from advanced courses such as Economic Policy Issues, Computational Methods in Economics, International Economics, Advanced Public Economics, Financial Economics, Industrial Organisation, Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Game Theory, Advanced Behavioral Economics, Advanced Econometrics, and Applied Econometrics. Students may also pursue specialisations or elective majors and minors upon completion of core requirements.
The Australian National University is ranked among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in leadership positions across government, business, and academia globally. The Research School of Economics offers an elite honours program that combines rigorous academic training with mentorship from distinguished faculty members. ANU's strong reputation, world-class research environment, and track record of producing successful economics graduates in prestigious institutions worldwide make it an exceptional choice for postgraduate economics study.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) program pursue successful careers in diverse sectors including government agencies, central banks, international organisations, financial institutions, consulting firms, and academic institutions. The program prepares students for roles as economic policy analysts, research economists, financial analysts, and academic researchers. Many graduates advance to doctoral studies or leadership positions in economics-related fields at top-tier organisations globally.
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