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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. Major

    Financial Economics (Undergraduate major)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  2. Master

    Master of Social Science (Human Services)

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, Australia

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  3. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Economics (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  4. Master

    Master of Economics (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  6. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Taxation Studies

    The University of Western Australia 🇦🇺 CRAWLEY, Australia

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  7. Master

    Master of Economic Analysis (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics, Honours

    Queensland University of Technology 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  9. Master

    Master of International Taxation (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  10. Master

    Master of Political Economy (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  11. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Postgraduate coursework)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  12. Other programmes

    Financial Economics (Honour)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  13. Master

    Master of Natural Resource Economics (#24)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics (Honour)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  17. Other programmes

    Children's services

    Brisbane North Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Eagle Farm, 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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