18 monthsProgramme duration
54,100 AUDTuition Fee/year
25 Jun, 2025Application Deadline
4Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Political Economy focuses on how economic life is shaped by political, institutional, social, cultural and historical factors, and explores different theoretical traditions to ask a variety of questions about markets, the state and households.
For those seeking a career in social or policy analysis and research, the Master of Political Economy will provide you with a deep knowledge of current economic challenges and trends.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Political Economy focuses on how economic life is shaped by political, institutional, social, cultural and historical factors, and explores different theoretical traditions to ask a variety of questions about markets, the state and households.
For those seeking a career in social or policy analysis and research, the Master of Political Economy will provide you with a deep knowledge of current economic challenges and trends.
Admission Requirements
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree,including a major in the social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or
- completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
Reduced volume of learning If you have completed a qualification in a relevant discipline or have relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for a reduction in course requirements based on the criteria below.
Admission to the Master of Political Economy (1 year full-time) requires:
- an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
- relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Value
$10000
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Value
$8000
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
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Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
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Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Value
$40000
Deadline
31 Dec 2032
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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