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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Mathematics / Economics

  • Bachelor

Equip yourself for a wide range of careers with a focused background in economic theories and principles and the in-depth knowledge of a mathematics degree with this dual degree.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2395, 088350F
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$43,200 per year / $172,800 total

About this course

This dual degree combines core economic skills and an understanding of how economics shapes areas such as public policy, business and industry with mathematics analytical and quantitative abilities in a single four-year program.

In the Bachelor of Economics component, you can choose to study business, environmental and resource economics, economic policy, econometrics, financial markets, labour and health economics, international trade and development, macroeconomics and microeconomics.

Modern computation, advances in scientific technology and the increasing production of data have all increased the scope for applications of mathematics. In the Bachelor of Mathematics, you'll develop either a comprehensive knowledge in a single field of mathematics, or a high level of sophistication in the applications of mathematics.

Graduates with high-level quantitative and analytic skills, augmented with comprehensive economics training, play a key role at the forefront of new developments in fields from engineering and the physical sciences to economics, information technology, molecular biology, accounting, business information systems and finance.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Gain specialised knowledge in one mathematics field or an understanding of mathematics applications in general.
  • Develop a range of statistical and analytical tools you can use to solve policy and decision-making challenges.
  • Graduate with high-level quantitative and analytic abilities that will help you thrive in a range of fields.

2 in Australia for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for mathematics

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

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:

  • Data engineer
  • Senior analyst
  • Economic consultant
  • Business development manager
  • Data analyst
  • Analytics engineer
  • Investment analyst
  • Algorithm specialist
  • Mathematics teacher
  • Quantitative analyst