Economics
Why study Economics?
We provide a range of highly-sought-after skills to analyse, understand and solve a wide range of everyday business and public policy problems. We offer postgraduate degrees for economics graduates to progress to an advanced level, as well as non-economics graduates who want a solid grounding in the discipline. Study the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Learn about key issues that affect the economy: interest rates, taxation, labour relations, gross national product, inflation, unemployment and economic growth.
Career opportunities
Economics training gives you great flexibility in your choice of career. Economists are in demand in the public sector, in state and federal government departments and specialist institutions such as the Reserve Bank, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Productivity Commission. In the private sector, banks and businesses employ economists. Those with policy interests may also find work in the non-profit sector in trade unions, environmental agencies and organisations concerned with welfare and development issues.
Courses
Local students
2013
Graduate Diploma in Econometrics
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is designed for those who wish to acquire knowledge of econometric theory and practice, which is in demand in practically every branch of commerce, business, and economics. Prior to admission candidates are required to demonstrate an aptitude for mathematical and statistical work.
- Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $11 670 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Econometrics (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Graduate Diploma in Economics
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program is designed for graduates who wish to obtain an understanding of core economic theory and its application to government macro and microeconomic policy and business enterprises.
- Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Applicants with comparable qualifications are also considered.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $11 670 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Economics (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or business majoring in economics or financial management. The course provides an opportunity for students to study advanced topics in economics and to undertake supervised research.
- Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree in economics or commerce, finance or business, majoring in economics, with at least a C-grade average at third-year level. Applicants with comparable qualifications are also considered.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $11 670 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Economics (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
2013
Graduate Diploma in Econometrics (015116J)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 160
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is designed for those who wish to acquire knowledge of econometric theory and practice, which is in demand in practically every branch of commerce, business, and economics. Prior to admission candidates are required to demonstrate an aptitude for mathematical and statistical work. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written
English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage
5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information
please visit the La Trobe Melbourne
website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be
accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no
band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative
skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline is required. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered.
Melbourne - Full course details
- Econometrics (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Graduate Diploma in Economics (009378D)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 160
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program is designed for graduates who wish to obtain an understanding of core economic theory and its application to government macro and microeconomic policy and business enterprises. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written
English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage
5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information
please visit the La Trobe Melbourne
website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be
accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no
band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative
skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline is required. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered.
Melbourne - Full course details
- Economics (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (015117G)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 160
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or business majoring in economics or financial management. The course provides an opportunity for students to study advanced topics in economics and to undertake supervised research.
Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor degree in economics or commerce, finance or business (majoring in economics is required) with at least a C Grade average at third-year level. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Economics (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
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