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Study Economics in Australia

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Scholarship

    Don McNair Scholarship in Plant Taxonomy - Donor: Dr Donald Livingstone McNair (Honours Scholarship)

    The University of Newcastle 🇦🇺 Callaghan, Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore, Australia

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  2. Master

    Master of Economics - Research

    The University of Western Australia 🇦🇺 CRAWLEY, Australia

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  3. Bachelor

    2683 Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

    University of Western Sydney 🇦🇺 Penrith South DC, Australia

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  4. Master

    Master of Economics (Minor Thesis)

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, Australia

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  6. Diploma

    Applied Economics (Graduate Diploma)

    The University of Canberra 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  7. Diploma

    Advanced Diploma of Children's Services

    Gordon Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Geelong Mail Centre Victoria, Australia

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  8. Master

    Economics (Postgraduate Research Programs - Masters)

    The University of Tasmania 🇦🇺 Hobart, Launceston, Australia

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  9. Certificate

    Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

    Gordon Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Geelong Mail Centre Victoria, Australia

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  10. Fellowship

    Enrichmentand support services (Fellowship)

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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  11. Scholarship

    DJ Motors Honours Scholarship in Economics

    The University of Tasmania 🇦🇺 Hobart, Launceston, Australia

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  12. Minor

    Minor in Applied Economics

    The University of Canberra 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  13. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate of Pharmacoeconomics

    Monash University 🇦🇺 Clayton, Melbourne, Gippsland, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg, Australia

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  15. Other programmes

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    Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand 🇦🇺 Christchurch, Australia

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  16. Research

    Doctor of Health Services (Postgraduate research)

    The University of Sydney, Faculty Of Nursing And Midwifery 🇦🇺 Lindfield, Australia

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  17. Fellowship

    Enrichment and support services (Fellowship)

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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  18. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Human Services (Distance Learning)

    Charles Sturt University 🇦🇺 ALBURY, Australia

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services), Bachelor of Psychological Science

    The University of South Australia 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia

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  20. Research

    Centre for Work + Life - Work, Gender Equality and Regulation Research Scholarship, Gender inequality at work and the role of employment regulation, $27,651 per annum for 3 years (2011 rate) (Area-specific scholarship at UniSA)

    The University of South Australia 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Applied Finance with the degree of Bachelor of Economics

    Macquarie University 🇦🇺 North Ryde, Australia

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  22. Scholarship

    Australian Biological Resources Study, Taxonomy or systematics analysis, Top-up grant for anAPA of $10,000 per annum; supplement of $10,000 (Scholarship)

    The University of South Australia 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia

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Study Economics in Australia – facts and figures

In Australia, 38 universities and colleges offer 315 Economics programmes: 93 Bachelor, 64 Master and 15 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney and Richmond. Institutions with the widest choice: Australian National University, The University of Queensland and The University of Sydney.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 315 Economics programmes at 38 institutions in Australia. Popular cities include Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Australia?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Australian National University, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne and Gordon Institute of TAFE.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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