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Second Major: Economics and Finance

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Queensland University of Technology

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This second major in Economics and Finance builds capability across economic analysis and core finance concepts. You’ll study microeconomics and macroeconomics alongside finance foundations such as financial markets, investments, corporate finance and risk management. The structure is designed to complement an existing degree, with units offered on campus and online across semesters. It is an additional major focused on economics and finance study. The programme develops accounting and finance knowledge aligned with its qualification level and professional expectations.

Career outcome

This second major can support careers that use economic reasoning and financial decision-making in business and government contexts. Graduates may pursue roles such as analyst in finance, banking and investment, corporate finance support, risk and compliance, market research, or policy and regulatory environments. It strengthens quantitative and conceptual skills valued across commerce-related roles. It is an additional major focused on economics and finance. Preparing graduates for finance-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer

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Online
Gardens Point

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconQUT COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

A$3,120

tick iconTRIPLE CROWN SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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