Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics Victoria University of Wellington

The Victoria Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.

Economics

Study how we make decisions about limited resources and how to get the most value out of them. Consider why people choose to do the things they do, and how decisions are made to produce and distribute goods and services. Use models to simplify and explain the real world and make predictions about it, and discover tools that people use to make and judge economic choices.

Course structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA
• At least 80 points must be from 100-level courses listed for the BA
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level
• at least 75 must be from 300-level courses listed for the BA
• Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Four (or five) courses at 100 level:

• Microeconomic Principles (ECON 130)
• Macroeconomic Principles (ECON 141)

Three courses at 200 level:

• Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON 201)
• Open-economy Macroeconomics (ECON 202)

Three courses at 300 level from:

• ECON 300-399
• Financial Econometrics (FINA 304)
• Financial Economics (FINA 306)
• Public Sector Economics (PUBL 303)

Future-proof your career

The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.