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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. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Financial Services

    The University of New England 🇦🇺 Armidale, Australia

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  2. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma of Human Services (Child and Adolescent Welfare)

    Charles Sturt University 🇦🇺 ALBURY, Australia

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  3. Other programmes

    Health and community services

    Brisbane North Institute of TAFE 🇦🇺 Eagle Farm, Australia

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Property Economics and Development

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

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  6. Master

    Master of Health Services - Research

    The University of Wollongong 🇦🇺 Wollongong, Australia

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  7. Bachelor

    Diploma of Community Services Work / Bachelor of Social Science

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Specialist Make-up Services (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  9. Bachelor

    Creative Industries/Human Services, Bachelor Degree (Double)

    Queensland University of Technology 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  10. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Economics - Melbourne (LPEC)

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

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  11. Other programmes

    Taxation

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  12. Diploma

    Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Trade)

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

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  13. Other programmes

    Economics for Competition Lawyers

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  15. Major

    Major in Financial Services

    The University of Canberra 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  16. Bachelor

    Journalism (Bachelor of Arts and Economics)

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  18. Other programmes

    Sommelier - Wine Knowledge and Service (S1/2011)

    Northern Sydney Institute 🇦🇺 St Leonards, Australia

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  20. Diploma

    Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care), Provided by GippsTAFE

    Open Universities Australia 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia, Australia

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Interdisc. Cross-Cultural Res.

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  22. Master

    Master of Economics

    Macquarie University 🇦🇺 North Ryde, 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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