Bachelor of Resource Economics

In selecting this degree you will undertake an in-depth study of economics built on a science foundation. You will complete a first year base program (economics, mathematics and science) followed by three years of sequences in economics, resource economics, quantitative analytical economics, and electives in resource science and/or resource economics. The course will focus on the private and social economic management of the environment and natural resources, including land, water, fisheries and forestry, ecological systems, the atmosphere, and resource commodities such as minerals, coal, and oil. On completion, you will be a well-qualified economist with particular skills in resource economics.

The course should suit students who are seeking a rewarding career in applied economics and who are interested in science, geography and have an aptitude for mathematics. It should appeal to students interested in economic management of natural resource systems, fishery economics, forestry economics, ecosystems, conservation issues, and sustainability. It is also relevant to students who are interested in environmental law and regulation, but who may not have gained entry to a Law degree.

You will gain research and professional communication skills in fourth year, that are highly regarded by employers, through the completion of a fourth year research project.