Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
Overview
Become a leader in the fields of finance and economics.
This program aims to develop your analytical and technical skills to help you become a leading economist or financier in investment banking, capital markets, equity or venture capital, or the public sector.
You'll study topics like how policy can affect economic and social outcomes, the effect of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) on economic theory and monetary policy, and common financial issues facing most companies. As the program is highly structured, you'll develop strong networks within your cohort.
At the end of your third year, you'll choose to major in either economics or finance, or to complete a more general pathway by undertaking electives, individual research topic, and a team project.
A key component of both the Economics and Finance majors is a supervised individual research thesis. A key component of the Professional Pathway is a supervised team industry project.
Program highlights
- Complete this advanced and accelerated program in 4 years.
- Work with our world-class academic staff to establish strong links with leading employers.
- Study exclusive courses only available in this program.
- Forge lifelong personal and professional connections with your cohort.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Economics
- Finance
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Tools of Economic Analysis
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Financial Management
- Financial Modelling
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Investment banker
- Management consultant
- Financial dealer and trader
- Fund manager
- Economist
- Investment analyst
- Policy analyst
- Economic consultant
- Economic researcher
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia
“Being part of a smaller group ensures we receive valuable regular contact with lecturers alongside other opportunities not usually available to first-year students, including weekly seminars from industry professionals.”
Josephine AuerGraduate, Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
“UQ has provided me with numerous opportunities, encouraged me to be part of something uniquely special, and allowed me to give back to other students. I am extremely grateful for my experiences and both academic and culture learnings.”
Emmanuel GeorgeGraduate, Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
“Being part of a smaller group ensures we receive valuable regular contact with lecturers alongside other opportunities not usually available to first-year students, including weekly seminars from industry professionals.”
Josephine AuerGraduate, Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
“UQ has provided me with numerous opportunities, encouraged me to be part of something uniquely special, and allowed me to give back to other students. I am extremely grateful for my experiences and both academic and culture learnings.”
Emmanuel GeorgeGraduate, Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 99.00 | 42 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2021. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Have an OP from the last 2 years? See QTAC's OP to ATAR conversions (PDF) for a rough guide to equivalent ATARs.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
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Additional application information
For the Economics major, students must have a GPA of 5.5 for Part A of the program, and a grade of 5 in ECON2050, ECON3010, ECON3020 and ECON3350.
For the Finance major, students must have a GPA of 5.5 for Part A of the program, and a grade of 5 in FINM2411, FINM3411 and FINM3412.
Additional application information
For the Economics major, students must have a GPA of 5.5 for Part A of the program, and a grade of 5 in ECON2050, ECON3010, ECON3020 and ECON3350.
For the Finance major, students must have a GPA of 5.5 for Part A of the program, and a grade of 5 in FINM2411, FINM3411 and FINM3412.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Advanced Finance Econ(Hons) for Semester 1, 2021
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median | 98.7 | 99.95 |
| Lowest | 94.5 | 99 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2021:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | 20 | 14.08% |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 0 | 0% |
(C) Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
| 118 | 83.1% |
| 0 | 0% |
| 0 | 0% |
International students | <5 | <5 |
Total | 142 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
Majors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Economics
You'll undertake research in your chosen area of interest and study advanced-level coursework in theoretical and applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, including econometrics.
When you graduate, you could start a career as an analyst, adviser or economist in the public and private sectors, whether in business, finance, international development, management or research.
Finance
The courses you study will teach you how to use research methods to understand financial problems, as well as debt and equity capital markets, funds management and private equity.
You'll study advanced courses in theoretical or applied finance and undertake research in your chosen area of interest. Then, you'll choose to study either corporate finance with a strong focus on practical applications, or empirical research methods.
Graduates enjoy careers in corporate finance, investment banking, management and financial consulting.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Economics
You'll undertake research in your chosen area of interest and study advanced-level coursework in theoretical and applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, including econometrics.
When you graduate, you could start a career as an analyst, adviser or economist in the public and private sectors, whether in business, finance, international development, management or research.
Finance
The courses you study will teach you how to use research methods to understand financial problems, as well as debt and equity capital markets, funds management and private equity.
You'll study advanced courses in theoretical or applied finance and undertake research in your chosen area of interest. Then, you'll choose to study either corporate finance with a strong focus on practical applications, or empirical research methods.
Graduates enjoy careers in corporate finance, investment banking, management and financial consulting.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $44,848
Indicative annual fee 2022
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) for the 2022 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
AUD $14,500
Indicative annual fee 2021 Commonwealth supported place
Fee information for 2022 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2021.
This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) for one academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).
Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses and their unit value. The Australian Government indexes fees each year.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) is 2140.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) is 714311.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) is 714311.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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