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Overview
This highly regarded Master of Economics and Public Policy offered by University of Queensland is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Economics and the School of Political Science and International Studies, both of which rank in the world top 100 for their respective study areas.
During study with both schools you'll examine the relationship between public policy, governance and economics, and look at how governments develop policy, and how their intervention affects the global economy. You'll also benefit from the program’s emphasis on practical applications to solve complex problems.
The 1.5 year 24 unit program is designed for graduates with a background in economics, business or commerce, with training provided in areas including macroeconomics, microeconomics, political science, public policy and the impact of economic analysis on policy.
Program highlights
- Explore international issues like the far-reaching impacts of economic policy, and how can we better understand the cost-benefit of migration.
- Choose to specialise in areas including health economics, dynamics of effective governance, and how public policy affects international macroeconomics and finance, or complete an optional research thesis.
- Gain the knowledge to be a leading authority in public sector economics and analysis, with the skills to effect social change and improve economic and community welfare.
- UQ School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Source: Research Papers in Economics
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- The Macroeconomy
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour
- Elements of Econometrics
- Competition Policy and Regulation
- Public Economics
- Research Methods in Economics
- Dynamics of Public Policy
- Economic Analysis & Public Policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 87
Credits
24 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Public Administration International Development View 42 other Masters in International Development in AustraliaAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 077436B
- A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline with a GPA of 4.5, approved by the Executive Dean; or
- A Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ with a GPA of 4.5.
Tuition Fee
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International
43072 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43072 AUD per year during 18 months. -
National
34560 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34560 AUD per year during 18 months.
Living costs for Brisbane
1402 - 2528 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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