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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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    International Trade (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  2. Master

    Master of Philosophy, 8540XMPHIL, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Indigenous Australia

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (Melbourne) (LBE)

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

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics/Laws (Bachelor)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  6. Bachelor

    Engineering/Economics (Bachelor)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  7. Master

    Master of International and Development Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  8. Master

    Master of Philosophy, 8540XMPHIL, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Public Policy

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  9. Bachelor

    Politics (Bachelor of Arts and Economics)

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  10. Major

    Political Economy (Undergraduate major)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  11. Other programmes

    Plumbing and Services (Operations stream) (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  12. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Economics (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  13. Master

    Master of Economics - Coursework

    The University of Western Australia 🇦🇺 CRAWLEY, Australia

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  15. Master

    Master of Health Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  16. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate specialisation)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  18. Master

    Master of Philosophy, 8540XMPHIL, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Sociology

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  19. Other programmes

    Property Services (Agency) (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  20. Bachelor

    Property Economics, Bachelor Degree

    Queensland University of Technology 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  21. Major

    Economics (Major)

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, 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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