R3O Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics
Abbreviation: BA–BEc
Course code: R3O
Course contact (faculty or school) Arts: (03) 6226 2061 Economics: (03) 6324 2160
Introductory comments
The 4-year full-time combined degree of Bachelor of Arts–Bachelor of Economics is offered
on the Hobart campus by the Faculty of Commerce and the Faculty of Arts. The first year
may be completed at Launceston.
Admission & prerequisites
Possession of the University’s minimum entry requirements including in the case of
Tasmanian school-leavers TCE *MT730 Mathematics Applied.
Course objectives
The objectives of the combined degrees are:
•
to complement studies in humanities and social sciences with a solid grounding in
modern economics;
•
to broaden the opportunities of economics students to undertake studies in
languages and area studies;
•
to prepare students for eventual responsible professional posts in private and public
organisation;
•
to produce graduates capable of operating effectively in a rapidly changing
environment;
•
to develop students as persons with a life-long interest for learning in their special
and related fields.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the combined degree could expect to find positions in banking, financial
management, statistics, market research, stock market, government agencies, teaching.
Course structure
To qualify for Bachelor of Arts–Bachelor of Economics students must successfully
complete 32 units comprising: 14 (12.5%) units from Economics; 200% from Arts
(including at least one major) and two other approved units.
Articulation
Students who have completed the TAFE Diploma of Business and have been admitted to
the course will receive credit for up to eight units towards the degree. The status of
individual units is determined at the time of offer.
Sample Course Structure
campus-sem
Unit title
Year 1
Bachelor of Economics
Economics for
H1~L1~B1
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code
12.5%
BEA110
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Business
Foundations of
H2~L2~B2
Economic Policy
Quantitative
H3/2~L2~B2v
Methods 1
Elective
Bachelor of Arts
Subject A (Major)
(level 100)
Choice of subjects
(level 100)
Year 2
Bachelor of Economics
Intermediate
H1
Microeconomics
Intermediate
H2
Macroeconomics
BEA241 or BEA242
Research Methods
H3/2
for Finance
Introduction to
H1
Econometrics
Elective
Bachelor of Arts
Subject A (Major)
(level 200)
Choice of subjects
(level 200)
Year 3
Bachelor of Economics
Approved
Economics elective
1
Approved
Economics elective
2
Approved
Economics elective
3
Approved
Economics elective
4
Bachelor of Arts
Subject A (Major)
(level 200/300)
Choice of subjects
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12.5%
BEA130
12.5%
BEA140
12.5%
25%
25%
12.5%
BEA200
12.5%
BEA220
12.5%
BEA241
12.5%
BEA242
12.5%
25%
25%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
25%
25%
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(level 200/300)
Year 4
Bachelor of Economics
Economics or
12.5
approved Group
3A elective 1
Economics or
12.5
approved Group
3A elective 2
Economics or
12.5
approved Group
3A elective 3
Economics or
12.5
approved Group
3A elective 4
Approved Economics electives program = 200%
Bachelor of Arts
Subject A (Major)
25%
(level 300)
Choice of other
25%
subjects (level 300)
Major A = 100%; Choice of other subjects = 100%
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For Economics majors, see Bachelor of Economics. Some amendments to the structure of
the Economics component are antyicipated during 2002. Intending students should contact
the School of Economics for enrolment and completion guidance.
For Arts majors, see Bachelor of Arts.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Commerce
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters) | 10 years maximum (20 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart majors: Aboriginal studies, ancient civilisations,
ancient Greek, Asian studies, Chinese, English, French, geography and environmental
studies, German, history, Indonesian, Japanese, journalism and media studies, Latin,
natural environment and wilderness studies, philosophy, political science, psychology,
public policy, social ecology, sociology, women’s studies | Launceston majors: Aboriginal
studies, Asian studies, behavioural science, Chinese, English, geography, history,
Indonesian, natural environment and wilderness studies, philosophy, public policy, social
ecology, sociology, women’s studies
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Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $10,000
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 28 | Total students
enrolled this year: 8 | International students last year: 5 | International students this year:
0
Approximate student-staff contact hours | approx 15 hrs weekly
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