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Masters (Coursework)

Canberra
The Master of Economic Policy's rigorous training in policy economics will attracts outstanding students to the University.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$46,680 total
Graduate Satisfaction
78.20%

Bachelor

City, City campus
For those interested in investigating world issues like politics, climate change or global relations, and sharing them with the public, journalism is an exciting and broad career option.
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
80.90%

Graduate Certificate

Canberra
The Graduate Certificate of Environmental and Resource Economics will equip you with tools in economic analysis and the skills to apply them to key issues in environmental and resource economics.
Entry Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

  • Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7; or
  • Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
  • Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
  • 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4/7; or
  • GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
  • A minimum 5 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.


Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0.

If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of applicants demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission

Diversity factors

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

Credit Granted

Applicants who have completed a degree in a cognate discipline from a recognised university may be eligible to receive coursework credit towards this degree, in line with the ANU Coursework Award Rules.

Cognate Disciplines

Applied Economics, Econometrics, Economic Policy, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics

Indicative fees
Domestic International
Annual indicative fee for domestic students
$17,715.00

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students
$23,340.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

International Tuition Fees
$23,340 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
This course is designed to extend theoretical knowledge and associated techniques to a higher level. Students focus on one of the three areas, although coursework and research may be carried out in both areas.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
85.10%

Graduate Certificate

Canberra
The Graduate Certificate of Economics is designed to provide a foundation in economics for whose prior economics training is minimal or nonexistent.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$23,340 total
Graduate Satisfaction
78.20%

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
Be at the forefront of economic research and decision making in the government or private sectors.
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.30%

Masters (Coursework)

Canberra
Join an internationally-renowned network of leading economic practitioners and researchers at Crawford School and graduate with a world-class Master degree in international and development economics.
Entry Requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

  • A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5/7
  • A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
  • A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7
  • A Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
  • 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7
  • Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
  • Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 150 for Verbal Reasoning, 160 for Quantitative Reasoning and 3.5 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
  • A minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

  • a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
  • demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors: As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications.

Applications for course credit: Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit. Credit may also be available for relevant professional experience.

Cognate Disciplines

Applied Economics, Econometrics, Economic Policy, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics.

Indicative fees
Domestic International

Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students
$46,680.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Duration
2 years full-time
International Tuition Fees
$46,680 per year / $93,360 total

Graduate Certificate

Perth City
This course will introduce you to economic, financial and management issues relevant to the mineral and energy sectors. You can tailor your studies to suit your professional needs and interests. Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
85.10%

Graduate Certificate

Canberra
This Graduate Certificate of International and Development Economics will equip you with tools in economic analysis and the skills to apply them to key issues in international and development economics.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$23,340 total
Graduate Satisfaction
78.20%

Graduate Certificate

City, City campus
The Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Economics provides a thorough understanding of the basic principles of behavioural economics. This course provides a foundation in standard economic theory and builds the behavioural models on this foundation.
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
81.90%

Economics Courses overview

Economics is the science behind how wealth is distributed. It’s a field dedicated to finding the most efficient methods of maximising value from scarce resources. Postgraduate study can range in activities, from learning fundamentals to learning advanced mathematics for economics, international trade, monetary policies and more.

The history of economics is fairly recent, but rudimentary and misguided forms have existed for hundreds of years. The dominant school of thought from the 16th to 18th centuries was mercantilism, the principle that all wealth was static and must be regulated by imposing tariffs on imports and encouraging exports. It wasn’t until 18th century author Adam Smith wrote “The Theory of Moral Sentiments” and later “The Wealth of Nations” that commonly held beliefs began to change. He was the first to postulate that economies were guided by the ‘invisible hand’ of self-regulating principles. Thus, modern economics was born.

Modern economists have an exceptional understanding of trade, government regulation and the complicated relationships between governments and financial systems. Now their hands are the ones guiding world economies.

Is economics for me?

Economics is for the mathematically proficient. It demands unwavering logic and knowledge of core principles and concepts. If you’re excited by the idea of finding out how commodities flow between nations, how monetary policy is developed and how this knowledge can be used to improve a country’s prosperity, economics could very well be for you.

Study pathway

Economics can be studied all the way up to a PhD, with graduate certificates, diplomas and master degrees all being available.

Graduate certificates provide students with prior economics experience the chance to round off their knowledge. These programs are succinct, taking six months of full-time study to complete or a year part-time. Institutions like the University of Queensland provide units in the macroeconomy, consumer and firm behaviour, rudimentary econometrics and a selection of electives. This makes them an ideal path to further study as well.

Graduate diplomas offer the chance to specialise in a discipline of economics, which will then guide further study. The University of Sydney gives students the choice between general economics, financial economics, and econometrics. No matter the specialisation however, students can expect vital units in macro and microeconomic analysis, capital markets and more. These courses take a year of full-time study to complete, or two years part-time. Unlike with certificates, students who hold bachelor degrees outside economics can normally enter these courses so long as they have a credit GPA (65%).

Master degrees from Macquarie University and others are an excellent way to gain extensive knowledge of the field. Topics range from basic microeconomics, macroeconomics and business statistics to more advanced topics in monetary policy, international trade, the economics of public issues and more. Electives are exceptionally broad, including options to study risk management and derivatives, banking and financial intermediation, options, futures, derivatives and a plethora of other useful topics. These programs take two years of full-time study to complete and up to four years part-time. This duration can be decreased to one year if students have a prior bachelor degree in economics or relevant experience.

PhDs from institutions like Monash University allow students to make valuable contributions to the field through research into a topic of their choice. They culminate in a substantial thesis of about 80,000 words, with the program’s total length ranging between three to eight years. Entry requirements can include:

  • An honours degree in economics or cognate discipline with a strong research component (roughly 25% of the course content)
  • Sufficient GMAT result (varies between institutions)
  • Demonstrable current knowledge of the field (determined by recency of last qualification obtained)

Employment options

Data analyst

The analytical nature of economics programs make graduates well suited to processing quantitative data and interpreting it in a business context. These professionals help companies make sound decisions based on the information at hand. Companies like Analytics8 and ScienceSoft are ideal employers.  

Economist

Naturally, a career as an economist is ideally suited to graduates from these courses. These professionals utilise their knowledge economic theory and relationships to discover statistical trends and deliver specialist advice to governments and corporations. Companies like Frontier Economics are perfect for aspiring economists.

Statistician

The extent of quantitative skills developed throughout postgraduate study is perfect for designing and managing experiments to gather data. The Statistics and Data Corporation is a good example of the sort of employer aspiring statisticians should look for.

There are a great deal of other employment options open to economics graduates should they gain complimentary qualifications, including:

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