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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 Arts - Bachelor of Economics and Finance

    The University of Wollongong 🇦🇺 Wollongong, Australia

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  2. Master

    Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work (Honours) - Albury-Wodonga (HZHSKW), Bendigo (HZHSKB), Melbourne (HZHSK), Mildura (HZHSKM)

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

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  3. Master

    Master of International Economics & Finance

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  4. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Resource Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  6. Bachelor

    Foreign affairs (Bachelor of Arts and Economics)

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  7. Bachelor

    B Economics / B Laws (Bachelor)

    University of Western Sydney 🇦🇺 Penrith South DC, Australia

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  8. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Finance)

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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  10. Certificate

    Certificate II in Retail Cosmetic Services

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

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  11. Certificate

    Certificate III in Financial Services(Accounts Clerical)

    Charles Darwin University 🇦🇺 DARWIN, Australia

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Children's Services

    Bond University 🇦🇺 ROBINA QLD, Australia

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  13. Scholarship

    SGS STAX Scholarship (CQUniversity Scholarships)

    Central Queensland University 🇦🇺 Sydney, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Bundaberg, Emerald, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Australia

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  15. Bachelor

    Government (Bachelor of Arts and Economics)

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics

    University of Western Sydney 🇦🇺 Penrith South DC, Australia

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  17. Certificate

    Certificate III in Animal Studies (Companion Animal Services)

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

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  18. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Economics - Melbourne (LGE)

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Community services (Short course)

    Brisbane North Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Eagle Farm, Australia

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  20. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

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

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Health economics for developing countries (PhD)

    Burnet Institute 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Health, Ageing and Community Services

    The University of New England 🇦🇺 Armidale, 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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