Assumed Knowledge?

[TazzyGirl]

I'm a year 12 student this year, and I'm interested in the Bachelor of Economics at ANU.
It says there are no prerequisites for the course, but the assumed knowledge for Victoria is Maths Methods/Specialist Maths 3/4.
I am competent in Maths, but I'm only undertaking Further Maths 3/4 this year.

If there is no actual prerequisite, will I still be considered if I receive the required ATAR? Or will I struggle? I'm really interested in this course!

[sluu001]

You will struggle at Economics at a place like ANU with no background knowledge in Calculus and probability. (Something that is not covered in Further).

I'd recommend signing up to a methods equivalent course during the holodays/summer before entering an Economics course.

[Lasercookie]

You'll struggle, assumed knowledge will be treated as assumed knowledge. From what I can gather it's really only a convenience given all the interstate students that a strict prerequisite isn't stated. There may also be high school prerequisites for specific subjects (e.g. first year, first semester maths) within that degree too, despite a lack of prerequisites to get into the degree.

If you're in Year 12 this year (as in Class of 2014), why not switch into Methods at the start of the year?

[MJRomeo81]

Don't give up OP! If there's no prerequisite then you will definitely be considered providing you receive the required ATAR.

Economics involves a lot of math so perhaps it's a good idea to switch into methods before school starts again.

[TrueTears]

You'd want to be extremely proficient at mathematics to pursue an economics degree. I highly suggest doing Methods/Spesh over Further.