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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. Minor

    Minor in Economic Policy

    The University of Canberra 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  2. Scholarship

    QUT/Royal Civil Service Commission Scholarship

    Queensland University of Technology 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  3. Certificate

    Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

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

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  4. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Financial Services

    The University of New England 🇦🇺 Armidale, Australia

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  6. Certificate

    Certificate III in Community Services Work

    Brisbane North Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Eagle Farm, Australia

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  7. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate major)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Economic Policy

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  9. Certificate

    Certificate III in Children's Services

    Brisbane North Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Eagle Farm, Australia

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Indigenous Australia

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  11. Specialisation

    Economics (Speciality)

    The University of New South Wales 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  12. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Human Services

    Charles Sturt University 🇦🇺 ALBURY, Australia

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  13. Diploma

    Diploma of Community Services Work

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

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics (double major) (Bachelor of Commerce)

    The University of Western Australia 🇦🇺 CRAWLEY, Australia

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  16. Master

    Master of Economics

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, Australia

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  17. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Employment Services

    Griffith University 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, South Bank, Mt Gravatt, Australia

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (single major) (Bachelor of Commerce)

    The University of Western Australia 🇦🇺 CRAWLEY, Australia

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  19. Scholarship

    John Broughton Scholarship - Donor: UoN Services Limited (UoNS) - Amount: $1,000 - Number available: 1 - Closing Date: Saturday, 31 March 2012

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

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  20. Bachelor

    Share, finance or commodities markets (Bachelor of Arts and Economics)

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  21. Major

    Major in Applied Economics

    The University of Canberra 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  22. Master

    Master of Health Services (Research) (Postgraduate research)

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