Master of Economics

at University of New England

Rule A Core Units
 

54 credit points
 

Complete the following units:

• Research Methods (BUS505) – 6 credit points

• Introductory Microeconomics (ECON101) – 6 credit points

• Introductory Macroeconomics (ECON102) – 6 credit points

• Quantitative Techniques for Management (QM461) – 6 credit points

A candidate shall:

• hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major in a non-relevant discipline; or

• hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major in a relevant discipline*; or

• hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma qualification in a relevant discipline*.

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not restricted to:

• Agricultural Economics

• Economics

• Econometrics

English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:

• English is the applicant's first language; or

• Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or

• A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or

• Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or

• A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*

International Fees

$30,096*

You will graduate from UNE’s Master of Economics with advanced skills in economic analysis, economic and social policy development, project management and policy evaluation. This will give you career opportunities in government and non-government organisations, including positions such as:

• economist

• policy analyst

• researcher

• project officer

• consultant.