Overview

At Economics offered by University of Queensland will develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic – all key decision-making skills that can contribute to greater career outcomes. This two-year 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, over two years 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.

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Macroeconomy

Microeconomic Analysis

Macroeconomic Analysis

Consumer and Firm Behaviour

Mathematical Techniques for Economics

Statistics for Business & Economics

Elements of Econometrics

Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 058270K

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.

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

54096 AUD / year

≈ 54096 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

41840 AUD / year

≈ 41840 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Funding

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