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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. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma of Human Services (Child and Adolescent Welfare) (Distance Learning)

    Charles Sturt University 🇦🇺 ALBURY, Australia

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Human Services

    The University of the Sunshine Coast 🇦🇺 MAROOCHYDORE DC, Australia

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  3. Master

    Master of Economics (Research)

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, Australia

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  4. Research

    Research Services Scholarships (CQUniversity Scholarship)

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

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  6. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Human Services

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

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  7. Diploma

    Economics, Diploma

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  8. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in International and Development Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling and Diploma of Community Services (Disability)

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

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  10. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Economic Policy

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  11. Master

    Master of Economic Policy

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  12. Master

    Master of Economics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  13. Scholarship

    Royal Flying Doctor Service Scholarships (Undergraduate Scholarship)

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

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Resource Economics

    Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Eveleigh, Australia

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health (Human Services and Health Promotion)

    The University of the Sunshine Coast 🇦🇺 MAROOCHYDORE DC, Australia

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling and Diploma of Community Services (AOD&MH)

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

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Demography

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  19. Master

    Master of Economics (Research) - Melbourne (LMER)

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

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  20. Master

    Economics (MPhil)

    Macquarie University 🇦🇺 North Ryde, Australia

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  21. Other programmes

    Children's services

    Brisbane North Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Eagle Farm, Australia

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  22. Master

    Neil Vousden Scholarship in the Master of Economics

    School of Art, Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, 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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