Study Economics and Sustainability at UTS 

The Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment offers the opportunity to develop analytical skills and obtain a comprehensive understanding of the economic ideas essential for addressing today's environmental challenges.

What sets this course apart is its blend of rigorous economic training with a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability. You will explore issues of economic efficiency, equity and sustainable development, and nurture the skill of evaluating policy proposals using these concepts.

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Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

CODE

UTS: C10445 (version 1)

CRICOS: 106143D

UAC: 609804 (Autumn Session, Spring Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

82.75

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DURATION

4 years full time
8 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$70,665

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LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

In this double degree, you'll complete 192 credit points, with 96 credit points from Bachelor of Economics and 96 credit points from the Bachelor of Sustainability and the Environment.

The Economics coponent comprises:

  • eleven core subjects (66 credit points), and
  • five electives subjects (30 credit points)

The Sustainability and Environment component of 96 credit points comprises:

  • four core subjects (42 credit points), and
  • four streams include science, governance, society and industry (12 credit points each) and economics electives (6cp).

Subjects at a glance

  • Core subjects

    Subject Code Subject Name
    23115
    Economics for Business
    26134
    Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions
    23506
    Strategic Decision Making and Game Theory
    23566
    Economics for Business 2
    23508
    Quantitative Methods in Economics and Business
    23571
    Introductory Econometrics
    23567
    Intermediate Microeconomics
    23568
    Intermediate Macroeconomics
    23509
    Empirical Methods for Policy Evaluation
    23005
    Behavioural Economics
    23600
    Economic Policy and Analysis (Capstone)

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

  1. 11
    core Economics subjects
  2. 5
    Economics electives
  3. 5
    core Sustainability and Environment subjects
  4. 9
    Governance, Science and Society elective subjects

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Entry schemes and pathways

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Where you’ll study

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Why UTS?

Why study Business at UTS

With a Business degree at UTS, you'll learn innovative approaches to problem-solving, develop confidence with new technologies, and act towards a just and equitable world.

Our courses blend theory with real-world application, so you can apply these skills in the global market. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research and MBA courses tailored to your ambitions.

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