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Economics is a powerful social science that examines human actions and choices, emphasizing how incentives, limited resources, laws, traditions, and organizations shape outcomes. By pursuing Economics at UNSW, you'll investigate how institutional and individual decisions intertwine to influence economic and societal results. This intensive Honours year caters to students who have finished an undergraduate degree at UNSW or elsewhere and seek to enhance their knowledge for a professional advantage. You'll refine valuable analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities through a substantial thesis project—skills in high demand across business and public sectors. An Honours qualification also serves as a stepping stone to advanced academic pursuits, including doctoral research.