University of Wollongong

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Economics & Finance

Course Description

Studying arts and economics and finance explores the theory, policies, practices and institutions of the domestic and global economy at both the micro and macro levels. By being challenged to look at complex systems and see how they interrelate, you will explore how and why the world works. You will also learn foundational knowledge in many traditional areas of study including history, literature, languages and philosophy and the disciplines of social sciences, cultural studies, sociology and politics. The Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Economics and Finance addresses relevant global, economic, financial, political and historical issues affecting the worldwide business market. It will teach you a diverse skill set and equip you with critical and creative thinking skills and effective communication and problem solving skills, all of which are required for high achievement in a range careers. This degree: You will choose one major in the Bachelor of Arts degree: Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English Literatures, French, History, Indigenous Studies, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin (Non-Chinese Background Students), Mandarin (Character Background Students), Philosophy, Photography, Politics, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Creative Writing, and Writing and English Literatures. In addition, you will choose a minor or a second major from the Bachelor of Arts offerings. The Bachelor of Economics and Finance involves compulsory core subjects in the first year, plus the completion of a major in Economics or Finance and at least one minor in Finance or Economics.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
54month

Career outcomes

Overview of careers: Art Historian Heritage Specialist Government Policy Business Administration Consultancy Publishing Marketing Diplomacy Archiving and Librarianship Translation Interpreting Journalism Advertising Politics Arts Production and Management Tourism and Hospitality Writer.

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Economics & Finance University of Wollongong