Overview
Whether you already work in the field of economic and regional development, or you wish to turn your career focus towards this sector, this Master of Economic and Regional Development from University of New England will help you build on your experiences to solve real issues facing communities and regions.
UNE has research and teaching strengths in economics, agricultural and resource economics and econometrics — areas essential to analysing, designing and evaluating community-based development projects in regional and international contexts.
Career outcomes
The economic skills and expertise that UNE’s Master of Economic and Regional Development will add to your existing experience will allow you to advance your career in community and regional development projects with non-government and government organisations. This might include international organisations and aid agencies involved in project planning, management, impact and policy evaluation.
Opportunities include positions such as:
- economist
- policy analyst
- researcher
- community organiser
- project officer
- project consultant.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Benefit-Cost Analysis
- International Trade and Finance
- Economics of Development
- Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- Business Statistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Finance Management Studies View 127 other Masters in Economics in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Code 074877A
A candidate shall:
- hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a non-relevant discipline; or
- hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline
Tuition Fee
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International
30096 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30096 AUD per year during 18 months. -
National
26704 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26704 AUD per year during 18 months.
- Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply): $13,300
Living costs for Armidale
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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