Australian National University
Master of Economics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 Months
- Course Type: Master's
Acquire experience through rigorous graduate economics training, supported by research-active pedagogy, which attracts outstanding students to the university.
Course overview
The Master of Economics reputation for rigorous training in graduate economics - underlined by its research-active pedagogy - attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular, influential economic policymakers in prominent organisations of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury) have found the MEc’s focus on national policy issues very rewarding. The degree's accommodation of a focus on Australia's place in the region (through coursework choices and research) is worth stressing.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Economics requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
66 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- Optimisation for Economics and Financial Economics
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis
- Mathematical Techniques for Economic Analysis
- Econometric Methods and Modelling
- Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory (Master)
- Case Studies in Applied Economic Analysis and Econometrics
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must present the following:
- Applicants must present a bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
The GPA for a Bachelor's program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor's degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
Progression requirements: To continue to the concluding component (final 48 units) of studies, students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the following courses:
- ECON8013 Optimisation for Economics and Financial Economics
- ECON8025 Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
- ECON8026 Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis
- EMET8005 Econometric Methods and Modelling
If students do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark, they will be transferred to the Master of Economic Policy or the Graduate Diploma of Economics. Students who achieve a weighted average mark in the above courses between 65-70% may choose to transfer themselves to the Master of Applied Economics.
Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants based on specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed based on one of the following:
- A GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree is used.
- Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor's degree reassessed to confirm that the minimum requirements were met.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Undertake formal economic analysis and empirically test solutions to economic problems.
- Possess the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in most fields of study in economics.
- Assimilate the significant content of recent developments in both theoretical and applied economics.
- Undertake independent research in economic theory at the graduate level and provide economic intuition for the results.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee information not provided.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.