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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Economics

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis - critical skills in today's workforce.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$38,000 total

About this course

The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis - critical skills in today's workforce.

Entry requirements

 

Admission to the Master of Economics (2 years full-time) requires:

  • a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
  • completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
Reduced volume of learning

If you have completed previous studies in a related area or have relevant work experience, you may be able to reduce the duration of your studies based on the criteria below:

Admission to the Master of Economics (1.5 years full-time) requires:

  • a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in Economics and with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
  • relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission to the Master of Economics (1 year full-time) requires:

  • an Honours degree in Economics.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master's degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master's after successful completion of the shorter course.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

The Master of Economics prepares you for a career based on the key skills of economics, econometrics and finance, including:

  • Investment analyst/banker
  • Business analyst
  • Economic analyst for a bank
  • Economic policy analyst for Treasury
  • Economic policy analyst for a government department or private sector employer
  • Management consultant

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
82.9%
Overall satisfaction
85.6%
Skill scale
70.8%
Teaching scale
90.2%
Employed full-time
$106k
Average salary