Economics master's degrees
and postgraduate programs

Your study options

Master of Economics

You'll 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.

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Master of International Economics and Finance

Gain unique expertise in international economics and finance. You will graduate with a unique skill set that prepares you to succeed in finance and investment, government policy, commercial enterprise and international development.

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Graduate certificates and diplomas

For people with years of work experience, or graduates who are new to economics or need a refresher. Use these short programs to upskill and gain qualifications as you go.

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Master of Economics

Invest in your career success with high-level analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers.

You'll gain the knowledge, resilience and expertise to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive environment. Taught by world-class academic staff, this modern program will equip you with the tools to solve complex challenges. You'll develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic with comprehensive training in core economics principles.

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When completing this program, you can choose to specialise in one of three areas, or choose no field of study, keeping your study broad and completing the flexible core courses. 

Flexible Core Courses

Building on a broad foundation, you can complete your program without a specific field of study. You'll continue to explore theory, application, and economics analysis across diverse areas and maintain broad career potential.

Applied Econometrics

Develop your expertise in applying statistical methods to economic data, so you can provide quantitative insights, predict change and inform decision-making in a wide variety of economics and finance-related fields.

Economics and Public Policy

Learn from internationally respected academics about analytical techniques to evaluate, influence and develop effective public policy, and how to apply economics to make a positive difference.

Health Economics

Acquire the specialist skills and knowledge you need to find innovative solutions to complex global health issues and make real differences to people’s lives.

Master of International Economics and Finance

Expand your career across global markets by gaining unique expertise in international economics and finance. In an ever-changing world, equip yourself with advanced knowledge of international finance to best identify emerging challenges, create long-term solutions, and adapt to meet growing demands in the global economy. 

You will graduate with a unique skillset that prepares you to succeed in finance and investment, government policy, commercial enterprise and international development.  

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Graduate certificates and diplomas

For people with years of work experience, or graduates who are new to economics or need a refresher. Use these short programs to upskill and gain qualifications as you go.

 

Graduate Diploma in Economics

This program suits graduates without an economics background who want to learn economic analysis skills.

 

Graduate Certificate in Economics

This qualification allows you to build on the knowledge gained in your undergraduate degree and opens the possibility to study an economics master's program.

Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies

If you don't have economics training and want to explore the possibilities in this field, this certificate is your pathway.

 

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