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Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Science
University of Tasmania
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Coast | 65^ | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12, or equivalent |
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| Hobart | 65^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
| Launceston | 65^ | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
Course Description
The objectives of the combined degree course are consistent with those of the Bachelor of Economics and the Bachelor of Science.
Subjects you can Study
Analytical economics; Australian economy and the Asia Pacific; Economics; Organisations and industrial relations; Financial markets and institutions; Business economics and market strategies; Economics; Aquaculture; Biochemistry; Chemistry; Computer science; Geography and environmental studies; Geology; Mathematics; Microbiology and immunology; Physics; Plant science; Psychology; Zoology
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Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Cradle Coast
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Hobart
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Launceston
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Structure
To qualify for the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Science, students must successfully complete 400% from Groups 1, 2 and 3 of the BCom and BSc schedules.
Entry Requirements
Year 12, or equivalent
Study Pathways
Credit for units included in the schedules for BCom, BEc, and BSc will be awarded to students who transfer to the combined degree. Up to one year of credit for completed TAFE programs will be awarded for the BSc component on the same basis as for the single degree. Articulation arrangements already in place for the BCom and BEc will apply to the BEc component of the course.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Science at University of Tasmania perform?
Agriculture
Who is studying Agriculture at University of Tasmania
| 115 | 12 | 65% | 27% | 85% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
Business and management
Who is studying Business and management at University of Tasmania
| 3,093 | 1,613 | 57% | 16% | 71% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
Computing and information technology
Who is studying Computing and information technology at University of Tasmania
| 1,534 | 1,153 | 43% | 8% | 69% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
Environmental studies
Who is studying Environmental studies at University of Tasmania
| 54 | 0 | 0% | 48% | 78% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
Economics
Who is studying Economics at University of Tasmania
| 193 | 19 | 84% | 6% | 85% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
Mathematics
Who is studying Mathematics at University of Tasmania
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
Psychology
Who is studying Psychology at University of Tasmania
| 173 | 0 | 62% | 25% | 84% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
|---|
Sciences
Who is studying Sciences at University of Tasmania
| 1,367 | 162 | 53% | 22% | 75% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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