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Study Economics in New Zealand

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. Scholarship

    Rotorua Area Primary Health Services Medical and Nursing Scholarship

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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  2. Specialisation

    Economics (Speciality)

    Auckland University of Technology 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand

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  3. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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  4. Scholarship

    Kaipara Vet Services Inc Grant

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  6. Master

    Masters of Arts in Human Services

    Auckland University of Technology 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand

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  7. Diploma

    Economics (Graduate Diploma)

    University of Waikato 🇳🇿 Hamilton, New Zealand

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  8. Certificate

    Certificate in Automotive Heavy Trades

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  9. Diploma

    Economics (Graduate Diploma)

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Auckland University of Technology 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand

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  11. Certificate

    Certificate in Foundation Trades with Strands in Joinery

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  12. Scholarship

    Westlands Veterinary Services Inc. Grant

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  13. Certificate

    Certificate in Carpentry Pre-Trade

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  15. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services Supervision

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  16. Certificate

    Certificate in Literature and Library Services for Children and Young People(Level 6)

    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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  17. Certificate

    National Certificate in Social Services (Level 4)

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  18. Specialisation

    Taxation (Speciality)

    Auckland University of Technology 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand

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  19. Certificate

    Certificate in Foundation Trades with Strands in Carpentry

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  20. Scholarship

    Westlands Veterinary Services Inc. Scholarship

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  21. Certificate

    National Certificate in Financial Services (Financial Advice) (Level 5)

    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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  22. Scholarship

    Vet Services (HB) Ltd Scholarship

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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Study Economics in New Zealand – facts and figures

In New Zealand, 10 universities and colleges offer 72 Economics programmes: 3 Bachelor, 6 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, Invercargill, Manukau City and Dunedin. Institutions with the widest choice: Massey University, Southern Institute of Technology and Manukau Institute of Technology.

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 72 Economics programmes at 10 institutions in New Zealand. Popular cities include Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, Invercargill and Manukau City.

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 New Zealand?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Massey University, Southern Institute of Technology, Manukau Institute of Technology, University of Otago and Auckland University of Technology.

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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