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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. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics and Doctor of Medicine

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  2. Master

    Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work - Albury-Wodonga (HZSKW), Bendigo (HZSKB), Melbourne (HZSK), Mildura (HZSKM)

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

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  3. Master

    Master of Applied Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics & Finance*

    UOW Southern Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney , Wollongong Australia, Australia

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts and Economics

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Macquarie University 🇦🇺 North Ryde, Australia

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  8. Scholarship

    John Broughton Scholarship - Donor: UoN Services Limited (UoNS) (Postgraduate Scholarship)

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

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  9. Master

    Master of Diplomacy / Master of International and Development Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  10. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Service Coordination and Rehabilitation - Melbourne (HCSCR) (Coursework Program)

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Economic policy development (Bachelor of Arts and Economics)

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  12. Master

    Master of Environmental and Resource Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  13. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in International and Development Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  15. Scholarship

    John Broughton Scholarship - Donor: UoN Services Limited (UoNS) (Honours Scholarship)

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

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  16. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  17. Master

    Master of Economics - Research

    The University of Wollongong 🇦🇺 Wollongong, Australia

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  18. Postgraduate

    Human Services, postgrad

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  19. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  20. Bachelor

    Economic forecasting (Bachelor of Arts and Economics)

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies), Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)

    The University of South Australia 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, 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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