Master of Economics

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis – critical skills in today’s workforce. Who is it for? Designed to be relevant to new graduates as well as professionals seeking further training in economics for career progression or a career change, the Master of Economics encourages you to apply your training in practical ways to address major challenges in business and policy.

Career paths: The Master of Economics prepares you for a career based on the key skills of economics, econometrics and finance, including: Investment analyst/banker, Business analyst, Economic analyst for a bank, Economic policy analyst for Treasury, Economic policy analyst for a government department or private sector employer, Management consultant

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

CRICOS

083950M

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
A$56,500.00 (30,78,348) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

25 June 2024

More details

Start date

29 July 2024

Venue

The University of Sydney

Camperdown/Darlington Campus,

Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building G02 City Road,

THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY,

New South Wales,

2006, SYDNEY, Australia

Entry requirements

For students from United States

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification

For international students

Admission to the Master of Economics (2 years full-time) requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Reduced volume of learning: If you have completed previous studies in a related area or have relevant work experience, you may be able to reduce the duration of your studies based on the criteria below: Admission to the Master of Economics (1.5 years full-time) requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in Economics and with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to the Master of Economics (1 year full-time) requires: an Honours degree in Economics. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band; TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing; Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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