Economics (Honours)
Bachelor
Overview
The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a highly regarded qualification designed for those seeking employment as a professional economist or intending to pursue postgraduate research study in economics.
The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a one-year (full time) course available to high-achieving students following completion of their Bachelor of Economics (or equivalent). It provides 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 highly sought-after graduate programs in the public and private sectors, and postgraduate research courses.
Structure
Typical workload and assessment
Honours involves a mix of seminars and a thesis. Seminar work is marked by the academic staff member leading the class. A thesis is read by at least two academics in the field other than the student's supervisor. Examiners write detailed reports on each thesis, which the student receives, and assign a tentative grade.
The final grades for each thesis are decided by the department or program staff collectively. Each department or program ranks all honours candidates based on their thesis and seminar results. These departmental results and nominations for the University Medals are then considered by the Faculty Honours Board, which includes the Honours Coordinators from every department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Honours awards and classes
The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Costs
Tuition
HK$260,404.88
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
- completion of the Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, including a major in the proposed honours subject area with a minimum weighted average mark of 70, or equivalent qualification;
- Economics subject area: completion of advanced 2000- and 3000-level units of study in microeconomics; macroeconomics; mathematical economics; and applied econometrics (equivalent to the University of Sydney Advanced Economics program). Econometrics subject area: completion of advanced 2000-level units of study in microeconomics and macroeconomics; and
- evidence of support from the School of Economics Honours Coordinator (or delegate), such as email correspondence.
Language requirements
IELTS
7.0
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
PTE
96
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
68
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band