Master of Economics
Master of Economics
Invest in your career success with future-focussed study that provides you with high-level analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers in today’s job market. Gain the knowledge, skills and resilience you need to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive world. Taught by world-class academic staff, this program will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Invest in your career success with future-focussed study that provides you with high-level analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers in today’s job market.
Gain the knowledge, skills and resilience you need to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive world. Taught by world-class academic staff, this program will equip you with tools to help you solve adaptive challenges. You will develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic with comprehensive training in core economics principles. You’ll graduate with a diverse set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of career opportunities.
The program requires no prior knowledge of economics. You will have the option to choose from a range of electives in fields including behavioural economics, development economics and finance.
As a student, you will experience interactive, engaging, and practical teaching in a modern economics program. Learn through blended flexible online activities, workshops and in-person classes with evaluations, projects and case studies that reflect the work of economists.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Strategy and economics analyst
Economic policy analyst
Infrastructure and investment adviser
Policy and research analyst
Quantitative behavioural strategist
REQUIREMENTS
It’s possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You’ll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
2-year degree (32 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you’ll need:
- a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- a Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ, or
- a Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
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 (only available as full-time study), you’ll need:
- a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
