ECON30006 Labour Economics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 50%
- 20% group work
Is ECON30006 hard?
ECON30006: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How the job market works: wages, education, unions, discrimination, inequality and unemployment.
After it you can
- Explain labour market outcomes through incentives
- Evaluate labour policies of governments and unions
- Read labour market research critically
What you need first
(ECOM20001 or ECON20003) and ECON20002
Careers
Helps toward: Economist
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Assignments 20%, Participation 10%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON30006 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ECON30006?
- Needs (ECOM20001 or ECON20003) and ECON20002.
- Does ECON30006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Tests 20%, Assignments 20%, Participation 10%, Final exam 50%.
- Can I take ECON30006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ECON30006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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