Bachelor of Economics/External Dual
Use the program plan to select courses and smoothly progress towards your degree. Check back here before you enrol each semester to see if your program plan has changed to ensure that you are choosing courses that count towards graduation.
Complete your progression check at the end of each semester to ensure you are on track to graduate on time.
We strongly recommend you follow program plans to ensure you have the best chance of completing your degree with minimal complications. Program plans show which year and semester of your program you should enrol in particular courses so that prerequisite courses are completed before enrolment in advanced courses.
How to download your program plan
Select your program from this undergraduate dual program list.
Then, to find the program plan for your commencing year, first change the information to the year of your commencement, then download the Dual Degree Planner.
This Progression Check Sheet acts as a guide to the courses required for you to meet the requirements of the BEL component of your dual program. Use the sheet to tick off the courses you have successfully passed whilst enrolled in your program (including credit from previous UQ study or through a credit transfer from another institution). If you wish to have the non-BEL component of your dual program checked, please consult with the relevant Faculty.
This sheet is to be used as a self-check guide, and you are responsible for ensuring that you have complied with the rules relating to your program and have completed sufficient units to meet graduation requirements. Program planning advice is not binding on the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law or The University of Queensland.
Download your progression check
After printing your Progression Check Sheet please follow the instructions on how to complete your progression check.
Your progression check sheet is dated to indicate the year of your program commencement.
If you commenced your program prior to the dates specified, please contact us for assistance.
Bachelor of Mathematics/ Economics students
Read the changes specific to the economics component of your dual program.
Following a program review, structural changes have been made to the Bachelor of Economics and associated dual programs from 2021.
What does this mean for you?
As a current student, you may continue to follow the program requirements in place the year you commenced your dual program, OR you may be permitted to transfer to the 2021 program and requirements to complete your study.
Please be aware that if you are a Commonwealth Supported student changing program, Federal Government legislative changes may impact your fees. Refer to my.UQ for information.
Please read the information below carefully and consider the option that is best for you. If you decide you would like to change to the 2021 requirements, you will need to submit a program change request on mySI-net by 12 February 2021 (program change requests will open 4 December 2020).
The table below provides a basic summary of the changes to the BEcon component only of your dual program. For a comprehensive comparison you need to review the requirements and course lists on Programs and Courses – see further information below under ‘What you need to do’.
2011-2017 | 2018-2020 | From 2021 |
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20 units (10 courses) of BEcon core courses from Group 1* | 22 units (11 courses) of BEcon core courses from Group 1** | 16 units (8 courses) of BEcon core courses*** |
A BEcon major is optional and comprises 14 units (7 courses), which must fit within the Group 2 and 3 requirements | A BEcon major is optional and comprises 12 units (6 courses)
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BEcon program electives (which may include a major) comprise 16 units (8 courses)* | BEcon program electives (which may include a major) comprise 14 units (7 courses)** | BEcon program electives (which may include a major) comprise 16 units (8 courses)*** |
Total 36 units required for BEcon component | Total 36 units required for BEcon component | Total 32 units required for BEcon component |
* Some BEcon duals require less core courses and include additional program electives – refer to your specific program requirements on Programs and Courses | ** Some BEcon duals require less core courses and include additional program electives – refer to your specific program requirements on Programs and Courses | *** Some BEcon duals require less core courses and include additional program electives – refer to your specific program requirements on Programs and Courses |
In making a decision about which requirements to follow, you need to consider the courses you have already completed, the major/s (if any) you wish to complete, as well as the courses you will be required to complete. If you change to the 2021 program and requirements, course credit will only be given where it fits within the new requirements.
You also need to consider changes that have been made to the other component of your dual program. You cannot follow different requirements for each component. For example, you cannot follow the 2021 requirements for the BEcon and the pre-2021 requirements for the other component of your dual. If you change to the 2021 program and requirements it will be for the dual program as a whole.
Please note:
If you wish to complete one of the discontinued BEcon majors you will need to remain under your current (pre-2021) requirements. If you wish to complete the new Economics of Strategy and Behaviour major or a renamed major you will need to request a change to the 2021 program and requirements.
What you need to do
To help you make a decision about which requirements to follow, we recommend you complete a progression check for each version of the program requirements. When completing the check, please remember to refer to the program requirements and course list for the appropriate year on the Programs and Courses website:
To view the appropriate year on Programs and Courses, select the relevant year from the drop down box next to ‘show information for’ in the top right hand corner of the page and click ‘change’, then select your program from the list.
You also need to consider the changes to the dual program as a whole and consult the Faculty that manages the other component of your dual program.
If you decide you would like to change to the 2021 requirements, you will need to submit a program change request on mySI-net by 12 February 2021 (program change requests will open 4 December 2020).
If you are remaining in your current program and therefore following pre-2021 requirements, please be aware there may be some changes to BEcon course offerings. Refer to our changes to courses page for further details.
Contact
Please rest assured we are committed to assisting you to progress through and successfully complete your program.
If you need further information or advice about these changes, please contact the BEL Student Administration Team at bel@uq.edu.au.
Why has UQ made these changes?
For a number of years now, UQ has been reimagining the learning experience it delivers for you, our students. We recognise that Universities must ensure they develop enterprising graduates with the knowledge, skills and networks to build meaningful and impactful careers that can be sustained and adapted over the course of a lifetime. With this in mind, the University embarked on an ambitious review of every course, major and degree program on offer at UQ to make sure that we were delivering the best possible outcomes for you as you embark on navigating your career.