Overview

For those seeking a career in economic analysis and research, the Political Economy program from The University of Sydney will provide you with a deep knowledge of current economic challenges and trends.

The Master of Political Economy is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your critical analysis and communication skills and will enable you to engage with a range of theoretical perspectives and their practical applications in all areas of public policy.

Career paths

The program provides students with a foundation in political economy relevant to a range of professional employment settings. Our graduates enjoy careers in government and international agencies, business, leading research institutions, the community sector and the media.

With this qualification, you may explore a career as:

Policy analyst and researcher for government, think tanks, consultancies, peak industry bodies
Business and government consultant
Public sector positions

Economics and business journalist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asia Pacific Politics

Development and World Politics

Finance and Economic Change

Core Concepts in Political Economy

Strategic Debates on Economic Change

Research in Political Economy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Semester 1: 15 January for CSP consideration
Semester 2: 30 June for CSP consideration

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Political Science View 28 other Masters in Political Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below:
Admission to candidature for the Master of Political Economy (1.5 years full-time) requires:
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification
Admission to candidature for the Master of Political Economy (1 year full-time) requires:
completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or

relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.

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CRICOS code: 079642B

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Tuition Fees

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54100 AUD / year

≈ 54100 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

17399 AUD / year

≈ 17399 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places: A$17,399

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Funding

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