Bachelor of Economics Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

About the course

The Bachelor of Economics Master of Teaching in Secondary Education offers you the knowledge and practical hands-on experience required to teach over 18,000 secondary school pupils studying Business Studies and over 5000 pupils undertaking Economics in NSW (NSW Education Standards Authority, 2021 HSC Enrolments by Course, 2021). The combined course (undergraduate + postgraduate degree) enables you to learn a greater depth of disciplinary knowledge in Economics before you commence your teaching subjects in the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education from the second year of study.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced professional and specialist roles in Economics. Graduates advance into consulting, general management, and entrepreneurial ventures. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)