Master of Economics CRICOS 065396D
The Master of Economics provides advanced training in economics and econometrics, develops skills in critically reading literature, and provides experience in undertaking independent research. The program is ideal preparation for professional economists in the public or private sectors, and is also an appropriate foundation for further study at the PhD level. Graduates of the program will have detailed knowledge of the most recent research in the disciplines of economics and econometrics, and will have developed the skills needed to make new contributions to that research.
The Master of Economics is 14 subjects and a research report in duration, and will normally be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. Commencement of the degree is only in Semester One of any given year.
Who should apply?
The Master of Economics is designed for students with prior training in economics or a cognate discipline with a strong analytical/mathematical component, who wish to acquire the advanced skills needed to practice as a professional economist in the public or private sectors. The program is also an appropriate foundation for further PhD study.
Program Director
Associate Professor Chris Skeels
Minimum entry requirements:
To be considered for admission to the Master of Economics, applicants must have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree (or equivalent) with a strong analytical/mathematical component and an average grade of at least an H2B (70% or better) in those subjects central to the application. For example, an application based on a background in economics would require the equivalent of a major in economics, including calculus-based economics subjects plus an econometrics subject, or their equivalents, with an average grade of at least an H2B (70% or better) in third year microeconomics and macroeconomics, and the econometrics subjects.
Applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:
- Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for a GRE exemption
- A personal statement.
Students who meet the following requirements may be admitted directly into Year Two of the program:
- A four-year Honours degree in economics with at least an H2B (70%) average, or
- A relevant postgraduate degree with at least an H2B (70%) average, and
- Completion of subjects which satisfy the prerequisites for both the core and quantitative second year subjects in the Master of Economics.
Please note: On successful completion of Year One, candidates who fail to achieve an average grade of least an H2B (70% or better) will be eligible to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics but will be unable to progress to Year Two of the program
More information and English language requirements.
Where:
Parkville
Commencement:
February
Study mode:
Full-time or part-time
Duration:
2 years full -time or 4 years part-time
Fees (indicative, first year only):
| Year | Student type | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Local Student (Aust. full fee) | $25,310 ($3,163.75 per 12.5 credit point subject) |
| 2010 | Local Student (CSP) | $8,859 ($1,107 per 12.5 credit point subject) |
| 2010 | International Student | $29,030 ($3,628.75 per 12.5 credit point subject) |
Find out more
View the handbook entry for this course (including subject details & course objectives)
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