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Master of Economics
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The University of Queensland's Master of Economics builds strong quantitative and data-analysis skills and requires no prior study of economics. It runs two years for graduates from any discipline, or 1.5 years for those with an undergraduate degree in economics, business or commerce and an advanced understanding of economic concepts. Students can take a broad foundation for wide career options or specialise in Applied Econometrics, Economics and Public Policy, or Health Economics. Entry to the 1.5-year program needs a bachelor's degree in the same discipline with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, or a UQ Graduate Certificate in Economics; international students need IELTS 6.5 overall with no sub-band below 6.0. Applications close 30 November for Semester 1 and 31 May for Semester 2. Indicative international tuition is around A$45,700 per year. Graduates work in public policy, consulting, central banks and international organisations.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Foundations in Microeconomics [Core course]
- Cost Benefit Analysis and Project Evaluation [Core course]
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour [Elective]
- International Trade & Investment [Elective]
- Introduction to Epidemiology [part of Health Economics field of study]
- Health Economics and Policy [part of Health Economics field of study]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
- and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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Admissions
Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ with a GPA of 4, or a Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ with a GPA of 4. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, or a Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ with a GPA of 4. Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications Relevant disciplines include: a bachelor degree in economics, business or commerce, or a bachelor degree containing at least 4 courses in any of the following 3 areas: microeconomics macroeconomics statistics mathematics
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