Master of Advanced Economics

at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Complete 16 units comprising:

16 units for all MAdvEcon Core Courses

MAdvEcon Core Courses

Complete 16 units for ALL of the following:
 

• Advanced Microeconometrics

• Advanced Econometric Theory

• Microeconomics A

• Macroeconomics A

• Microeconomics B

• Macroeconomics B

• Quantitative Skills for Economics

• Computational Methods in Economics

Additional Rules:
 

1. Recognition of prior learning

This program is subject to the following credit limits in conjunction with PPL 3.50.03 Credit for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning:
 

• The maximum credit that may be granted for previous studies is 8 units.

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
 

• A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 6.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. The School of Economics requires the following documentation for all applications:
 

• Official transcripts of previous studies

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Cover letter - in addition to a brief statement explaining your motivation for applying, please provide details of the textbooks you have used in your highest-level micro, macro and econometrics courses, and a list of the highest-level types of mathematics that you have studied. Your cover letter can be uploaded to the application portal.

• Evidence of English language proficiency

English language requirements:
 

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

• TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

• TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

• Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

• OET is not accepted.

Student visas:
 

• International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Advanced Economics are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

• There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Indicative annual fee:

Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
 

• AUD $42,576

Financial aid:
 

• As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.