Universities Australia University of Queensland- Saint Lucia Courses Master of Economics

Master of Economics
at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 44,144
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Invest in your career success with future-focussed study that provides you with the high-level analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers in today’s job market.

Higher level study in economics at UQ will develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic – all key decision-making skills that can contribute to greater career outcomes. This program is aimed at graduates from other disciplines.

UQ's programs are influenced by the latest economic research and taught by world-class academic staff, so you can be sure of receiving the highest quality education. Your studies will include courses that deliver advanced knowledge in core economic principles and applications, and you'll learn about the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of decision-making that economists deal with every day.

During your Master of Economics program, you'll gain advanced training in the essentials of contemporary economics, as well as skills in a range of elective options covering areas such as environmental economics, health economics and economic development. You will also learn high-level economic research skills.

Program highlights

Discover new learning experiences in a modern economics program that's engaging, interactive and always rewarding.
Take advantage of the many resources available through UQ and its School of Economics to guide you through your studies.
Graduate with the abilities you need to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive world.
UQ School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Source: Research Papers in Economics

Course Content
What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Foundations in Microeconomics
- Foundations in Macroeconomics
- The Macroeconomy
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour
Complete 32 units for either of the following:
- 32 units from MEcon - 2 year duration, or
- 32 units from MEcon - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior study)
MEcon - 2 year duration

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 8 units for all MEcon Foundational Courses, and
- 14 units for all MEcon Core Courses, and
- 10 units from MEcon Program Elective Courses
MEcon Foundational Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Foundations in Microeconomics
- Foundations in Macroeconomics
- Mathematical Techniques for Economics
- Statistics for Business & Economics
MEcon Core Courses

Complete 14 units for ALL of the following:
- The Macroeconomy
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour
- Elements of Econometrics
- Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- Causal Inference for Microeconometrics
- Research Methods in Economics
MEcon Program Elective Courses

Complete exactly 10 units from the following:
- Evolution of Economic Systems
- Economic Analysis of Strategy
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Advanced Microeconometrics
- Statistical Theory for Economists
- Business & Economic Decision Techniques
- Advanced Econometric Theory
- Econometric Theory
- Big Data and Machine Learning for Economics and Finance
- Productivity and Efficiency Analysis
- Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- Causal Inference for Microeconometrics
- Special Topics in Econometrics
- Econometrics of Panel Data and Discrete Variables
- Advanced Macroeconometrics
- Financial Econometrics
- Competition Policy and Regulation
- Public Economics
- Health Economics
- Economic Development
- International Macroeconomics and Finance
- International Trade & Investment
- Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Globalisation and Economic Development
- Ecological & Environmental Economics
- Natural Resource Economics
- Cost Benefit Analysis & Project Evaluation
- The Economics of Climate Change
- Economic Evaluation and Health
- Health Economics and Policy
- Special Unit
- Thesis
MEcon - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior study)

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 14 units for all MEcon Core Courses, and
- 10 units from MEcon Program Elective Courses, and
- 8 units for all approved recognised prior learning
MEcon Core Courses

Complete 14 units for ALL of the following:
- The Macroeconomy
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour
- Elements of Econometrics
- Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- Causal Inference for Microeconometrics
- Research Methods in Economics
MEcon Program Elective Courses

Complete exactly 10 units from the following:
- Evolution of Economic Systems
- Economic Analysis of Strategy
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Advanced Microeconometrics
- Statistical Theory for Economists
- Business & Economic Decision Techniques
- Advanced Econometric Theory
- Econometric Theory
- Big Data and Machine Learning for Economics and Finance
- Productivity and Efficiency Analysis
- Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- Causal Inference for Microeconometrics
- Special Topics in Econometrics
- Econometrics of Panel Data and Discrete Variables
- Advanced Macroeconometrics
- Financial Econometrics
- Competition Policy and Regulation
- Public Economics
- Health Economics
- Economic Development
- International Macroeconomics and Finance
- International Trade & Investment
- Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Globalisation and Economic Development
- Ecological & Environmental Economics
- Natural Resource Economics
- Cost Benefit Analysis & Project Evaluation
- The Economics of Climate Change
- Economic Evaluation and Health
- Health Economics and Policy
- Special Unit
- Thesis
approved recognised prior learning
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Prior Learning (8)
Entry Requirement
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- a Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ, or
- a Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include:
1. a bachelor degree in economics, business or commerce, or
2. a bachelor degree containing at least 4 courses in any of the following 3 areas:
- microeconomics
- macroeconomics
- statistics
- mathematics
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

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 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.
Fees & Scholarships
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 $44,144

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

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Strategy and economics analyst
- Economic policy analyst
- Infrastructure and investment adviser
- Policy and research analyst
- Quantitative behavioural strategist

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

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250K+

Students Assisted

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Loan Amount Disbursed

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Master of Economics at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia