Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics

Arts offers great insights into history and culture.

Economics throws light on our commercial realm’s complexities and examines the “big picture”.

Both are equally concerned with human behaviour.The two come together seamlessly in a wide range of rewarding and well-paid careers servicing local and global communities.

With an integrated understanding of the world, you’ll be uniquely prepared to find your place in it.

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Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics

Areas of Specialisation

Bachelor of Arts  Students can specialise by taking majors and minors in the following areas: Anthropology Art History and Visual Culture Chinese Studies Classics Creative Writing Criminology English French Studies Gender Studies Geography, Environment and Population German Studies History Indigenous Knowledges and Society Indonesian Studies International Development Italian Studies Japanese Studies Linguistics Mathematical Sciences Modern Greek Studies Music Music Education (minor only) Philosophy Politics and International Relations Psychology Sociology Spanish Studies Please note: All Majors and Minors are subject to Faculty confirmation in November. Please visit the Faculty of Arts for a full list of courses that comprise each area of specialisation.

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Arts website.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Economic Researcher, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Project Officer, Arts Administrator, Human Resource Manager, Manager / Business Management, Economist, Business Consultant, Financial Adviser, Loan Officer, Bank Teller, Commodities or Futures Trader, PR Advisor, Financial Trader , Startup Founder, Bookkeeper, STEM Teacher, STEM in Schools Professional Development Provider, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, Ministerial Adviser, Advertising Officer, Commercial and Operation Analyst, ...