Master of Economics 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 73QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

54,096 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

Taught by world-class academic staff, the Master of Economics will equip you with the tools to solve complex challenges and the expertise to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive environment.

You'll choose a broad foundation for a wide range of career options, or specialise in Applied Econometrics, Economics and Public Policy or Health Economics.

Our teaching is interactive, engaging and practical. You'll learn from evaluations, projects and case studies via a blend of flexible online activities, workshops and in-person classes.

Throughout the program, you'll develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic with comprehensive training in core economics principles. As a graduate, you'll have a diverse set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of career opportunities.

This program requires no prior knowledge of economics. This makes it suitable for anyone looking to transition into economics from another industry or advance their career by specialising in a new area of economics. However, if you have relevant prior learning or experience, you may be eligible to reduce the number of courses you need to complete the program and graduate sooner.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

Taught by world-class academic staff, the Master of Economics will equip you with the tools to solve complex challenges and the expertise to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive environment.

You'll choose a broad foundation for a wide range of career options, or specialise in Applied Econometrics, Economics and Public Policy or Health Economics.

Our teaching is interactive, engaging and practical. You'll learn from evaluations, projects and case studies via a blend of flexible online activities, workshops and in-person classes.

Throughout the program, you'll develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic with comprehensive training in core economics principles. As a graduate, you'll have a diverse set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of career opportunities.

This program requires no prior knowledge of economics. This makes it suitable for anyone looking to transition into economics from another industry or advance their career by specialising in a new area of economics. However, if you have relevant prior learning or experience, you may be eligible to reduce the number of courses you need to complete the program and graduate sooner.

Admission Requirements

87+
6.5+
4.5+
64+

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 with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, or
  • a 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.

31 May 2026
2 Years
Jul
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
44,344 AUD
International
54,096 AUD

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