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Master of Economics

Be at the forefront of economic research and decision making in the government or private sectors.
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Careers and further study

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Career Pathways

Graduates can expect to find work in government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, as well as opportunities in the private sector including banks, consultancy companies, international agencies, insurance companies and the finance industry.

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.

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Career Pathways

Graduates can expect to find work in government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, as well as opportunities in the private sector including banks, consultancy companies, international agencies, insurance companies and the finance industry.

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.

Further Study

Students who seek to continue study with the Business School can advance their knowledge with higher degree by research opportunities such as a Doctor of Philosophy. Or after appropriate work experience, graduates may choose to enrol in the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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Further Study

Students who seek to continue study with the Business School can advance their knowledge with higher degree by research opportunities such as a Doctor of Philosophy. Or after appropriate work experience, graduates may choose to enrol in the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

More information on how fees are calculated.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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International Student Fees

Annual course fee

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.

Fees are subject to annual indexation.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) Bachelor degree with a major in economics or an equivalent qualification and a UWA weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent in Level 3 economics units plus evidence of having completed an intermediate (level 2) econometric / statistics unit and an intermediate mathematics for economists unit;
or
(b) be enrolled in the Combined Bachelor Master (CBM) degree (Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics degree)
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) Bachelor degree with a major in economics or an equivalent qualification and a UWA weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent in Level 3 economics units plus evidence of having completed an intermediate (level 2) econometric / statistics unit and an intermediate mathematics for economists unit;
or
(b) be enrolled in the Combined Bachelor Master (CBM) degree (Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics degree)

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

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Course details

Enhance your understanding of the way the world works, from the stock market to national economies and the world economy. Undertake a graduate certificate to be at the forefront of economic research and decision-making in the government or private sectors, or continue to a Master of Economics for a higher level of advanced econometrics, international trade and public policy expertise.

About the course

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.
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About the course

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.

Who should do this course?

This course is ideal for students who wish to undertake post-graduate studies in economics and is designed for students who have completed an economics major in their undergraduate studies.

The Economics Department at UWA

UWA’s Economics discipline enjoys a large number of international visiting experts and guest lecturers. For more than two decades, the discipline has been a partner in the innovative PhD Conference in Economics and Business, which has hosted almost 600 students from major universities around the world. In addition, the discipline’s international connections are further enhanced by a significant flow of economists from other institutions who visit the Business School to present research results and to work with our staff and students. Recent visitors include Sir David Hendry from Oxford University, and the late Arnold Zellner from the University of Chicago. Further, the annual Shann Memorial Lecture invites a prominent economist to deliver a presentation in the area of economics and finance. All of these events generate considerable interest from the economics community and stimulate the discipline’s teaching and learning activities.

Master of Economics

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment is 12 hours per unit which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 42670
CRICOS code
  • 003091A
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Master of Economics

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment is 12 hours per unit which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 42670
CRICOS code
  • 003091A
Full time/part time duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Economics

Jonathan Chaney

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Jonathan Chaney

Jonathan Chaney

I have always had an interest in practical and intuitive fields. I studied maths, physics and chemistry and never thought I wanted to do anything other than be an engineer. During my undergraduate degree, I added economics as a second major to engineering because I had tried a first-year microeconomics unit and loved how economics could turn mathematical theory into powerful real-world conclusions. After finishing the undergraduate degree, I realised economics had interested me much more than engineering. I looked into further study options and found the Master of Economics course. After talking to the course coordinator and looking through the units, I was sold. The lecturers within the course all have a contagious passion for what they do, whether talking about the history of economics or current day institutions and their effect on quality of life.

The facilities are also a standout. The business school is a very pleasant place to spend a large amount of time.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details

Course structure details

Students in the course by coursework only take the following:

All units in Core A (18 points)
All units from one specialisation Groups B, F - H (24 points)
All units from an additional specialisation or options Groups B, F - H (30 points)

Students in the course by coursework and dissertation take the following:

All units in Core A (18 points)
All units in Core D (24 points)
Remaining units from an additional specialisation or options Groups B, F - H (30 points)
Core - Group A
Take all units (18 points):
Applied Economics specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
Students may take one (and only one) of the following three units as part of the requirements for the Applied Economics specialisation.
Environmental Economics specialisation
Students specialising in Environmental Economics must take 4 units to the value of 24 credit points from this group.
Financial Economics specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
Health Economics specialisation
Take all units (18 points):
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Research Dissertation specialisation
Take all units (24 points):
MASTER OF ECONOMICS

Why study this course?

  1. Stand out among all graduating economists and enhance your career opportunities.
  2. Develop an extensive knowledge of economics.
  3. Pursue applied research.
MASTER OF ECONOMICS

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Flexibility

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.

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Harsha Konara Mudiyanselage

Harsha Konara Mudiyanselage

The Master of Economics program provides a wealth of knowledge about the field of economics, covering both micro and macro aspects. The UWA Business School is rich with prominent lecturers who provided me with the necessary guidance to pursue my career goal of becoming an economist. UWA has a beautiful campus with world-class facilities. As an international student, I really enjoy the multicultural environment where we can share our knowledge with students from all parts of the world. I made the best choice by selecting UWA for my higher studies.

Accreditation

      

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). 

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

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