Universities Australia The University of Western Australia Courses Master of Economics

Master of Economics

The University of Western Australia

Perth, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 43,600
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The Master of Economics is designed for students who plan to pursue careers as economic researchers and decision makers in the public or private sectors. The course attracts people employed by the public service and private enterprise, as well as teachers already holding a Bachelor of Economics who seek to improve their professional qualifications through postgraduate studies. Topics covered include microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, financial economics, resource economics, public economics, quantitative economics, economic history and economic development.

Course Content
Modules:
- Economic Research and Evaluation Methods
- The Economics of Public Policy
- Economic Analysis and Policy
- Economics for Business: Applications and Policy
Entry Requirement
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
- a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
  
  and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing.
Fees & Scholarships
International Tuition Fees for one academic year:
US $43,600
Career Prospect
As an economist, you could assess the implications of global economic trends on the Australian economy, regional economies or individual industries. In the area of applied economics, you might conduct research and analysis of global and local events for federal agencies such as the Treasury, Reserve Bank of Australia, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Productivity Commission.

Cost Of Studying At The University of Western Australia

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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