Last Updated: 02/12/2013
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Arts
2014 Dual Degree Program Structure
It is important that you read and understand the following information.
To be eligible to enrol in a dual degree program you must ensure that you satisfy the entry requirements for both
programs.
Once enrolled it is your responsibility to ensure that you complete all the requirements for each section of this dual
program in order to graduate with both degrees. The following information is designed to help you plan your
enrolment to meet this goal. Further information can be found in the Official rules and Course lists under the
Program Rules and Requirements link for each program in the Programs and Courses website:
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/
You are not required to submit this program plan for approval. However, if you have any questions or concerns
about meeting degree requirements, especially when you are nearing the end of your program, please contact the
relevant Faculty for advice.
Please note: Students exiting early with one component of a dual degree must complete the single degree
requirements of that component. Students will then be required to follow the single degree rules to complete the
remaining component from that dual degree.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES

You must complete a total of #68 for the program.
Bachelor of Economics Section Requirements:

#36 from the BEcon List including –

#20 of compulsory courses from Group 1; and

#6 from Group 2; and

#6 from Group 3; and

#4 of elective courses from Groups 2 or 3.
Bachelor of Arts Section Requirements:

#32 from Part A and/or Part B of the BA List including either–
– Two majors of #16 each; or
- One extended major of #24 (#28 Psychology) plus balance in BA List electives; or
- One major of #16 and two minors of #8 each (a minor consists of #8 in total, chosen from one major list, with a
maximum of #4 at introductory level and must include the gateway course(s) and cornerstone course(s) ).
BA section - two
majors
Major one
#
16
OR
BA
section
extended major
–
Extended major
24
Electives
Major two
16
32
BA section – one
major, two minors
Major
#
16
8
Psychology
28
Electives
Total
# OR
4
Total
32
Minor one
8
Minor two
Total
8
32
Last Updated: 02/12/2013
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS/BACHELOR OF ARTS
2014 DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM STRUCTURE
You can use this outline to plan your program structure.
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS
Courses
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Total
Units #
Option 1: Major 1
Option 2: Extended Major
Option 3: Major 1
YEAR ONE
Option 1: Major 2
Option 2: BA List Electives
Option 3: Minor 1 & Minor 2
Total
Units #
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
Semester 1
ACCT1101
Accounting for Decision Making
2
ECON1010
Introductory Microeconomics
2
ECON1310
Quantitative Econ & Bus Analysis A
2
ECON1020
Introductory Macroeconomics
2
2
ECON1050
Tools of Economic Analysis
2
2
Semester 2
2
Semester 2
YEAR TWO
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
Semester 1
ECON2010
Microeconomic Theory
2
2
ECON2020
Macroeconomic Theory
2
2
ECON2030
Microeconomic Policy
2
2
ECON2040
Macroeconomic Policy
2
2
Semester 2
Semester 2
YEAR THREE
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
Semester 1
ECON Group 2 Elective
2
2
ECON2300
2
2
Introductory Econometrics
Semester 2
Semester 2
ECON Group 2 Elective
2
2
ECON Group 2 Elective
2
2
YEAR FOUR
YEAR FOUR
Semester 1
Semester 1
ECON3xxx
Group 3
2
2
ECON3xxx
Group 3
2
2
Semester 2
ECON Group 2 or 3 Elective
2
2
ECON3xxx
2
2
Group 3
Semester 2
YEAR FIVE (where applicable)
YEAR FIVE (where applicable)
Semester 1
ECON Group 2 or 3 Elective
Total
Semester 1
2
#36
2
Total
#32
When this program is studied at a standard load of 4 courses per semester, the final semester will comprise part-time study of
only two courses. Students may decide to overload in some semesters or undertake study in a summer semester to reduce the
total duration of the program.
A Major in BEcon requires careful planning; please see your academic administration officer in the BEL Faculty for
assistance.
Ensure your BEcon and BA Major/s are correctly listed on mySI-net