Graduate Diploma in Political Economy

Graduate Diploma

This program attracts a diverse cohort of social scientists and other individuals seeking a deeper knowledge of economic issues and perspectives from this multifaceted program.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$30,000 total

About this course

This program attracts a diverse cohort of social scientists and other individuals seeking a deeper knowledge of economic issues and perspectives from this multifaceted program.

Entry requirements

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Political Economy requires:

a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or
completion of the Graduate Certificate in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Graduates enjoy careers in government and international agencies, business, leading research institutions, the community sector and the media.

With this qualification, you may explore a career as a:

Business and government consultant
Diplomat
Intelligence officer
International relations officer
Market researcher
Policy analyst
Public service positions
Writer

Our graduates can be found in:

Federal Treasury
Office of the President, Chile
Department of Economic Development, Isle of Man
Leading commercial banks
SBS News
ABC Radio
Unreasonable Institute (entrepreneurship development collective)
UMR Research (issues management specialist)
Non-government organisations
Labour unions

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

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