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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. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Natural Resource Economics

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Laws

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Pol. Sci. and Internat. Rels.

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Honours) (Bachelor)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics with Honours (Melbourne) (LHE)

    La Trobe University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne, Australia

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelor Honours

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  9. Other programmes

    Information Technology: Training and Development Services (Short Course)

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Managerial economics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  11. Master

    Master of International Tax

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  12. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Taxation, Provided by Curtin University

    Open Universities Australia 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia, Australia

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  13. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Economics

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  15. Bachelor

    Human Services(Honours) (Bachelor)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  16. Scholarship

    Port Waratah Coal Services Limited Undergraduate Scholarships - Donor: Port Waratah Coal Services Ltd - Benefit: Two scholarships will be offered valued at $7000 per annum. Throughout the duration of the scholarship, the student will be provided the opportunity to undertake summer vacation work at Port Waratah Coal Services Limited in the period December to February at the rate of $500 per week. - Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 February 2012

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

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelor (Dual Degree)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  19. Postgraduate

    Financial Economics (Postgraduate specialisation)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  20. Other programmes

    Community services and social sciences

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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  21. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  22. Bachelor

    Human Services/Justice, Bachelor Degree (Double)

    Queensland University of Technology 🇦🇺 Brisbane, 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.

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