University of Western Australia
Master of Economics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance your understanding of the way the world works, from the stock market to national economies and the world economy.
Course overview
The Master of Economics is designed for students who plan to pursue careers as economic researchers and decision makers in the public or private sectors. The course attracts people employed by the public service and private enterprise, as well as teachers already holding a Bachelor of Economics who seek to improve their professional qualifications through postgraduate studies.
Topics covered include microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, financial economics, resource economics, public economics, quantitative economics, economic history and economic development.
Key facts
What you will study
Students in the course by coursework only take the following:
- All units in Core A (18 points)
- All units from one specialisation Groups B, F - H (24 points)
- All units from an additional specialisation or options Groups B, F - H (30 points)
Students in the course by coursework and dissertation take the following:
- All units in Core A (18 points)
- All units in Core D (24 points)
- Remaining units from an additional specialisation or options Groups B, F - H (30 points)
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Core - Group A
Take all units (18 points):
- Microeconomic Theory
- Applied Advanced Econometrics
- Macroeconomic Theory
Applied Economics specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
- Advanced Development Economics
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Advanced Economic Analysis
- Climate, Energy and Water Economics
- Public Economics
- Text-to-Data Applications and Novel Data Sources
- Economic Policy and Communication
- WA Parliamentary Research Program
- McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
- Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
Financial Economics specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
- The Economics of Financial Markets
- Public Finance
- Quantitative Methods in Finance
- Finance Essentials
- Investments
Health Economics specialisation
Take all units (18 points):
- Economics of Global Health and Policy
- Health Analytics
- Health Systems and Economics
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
- Foundations of Public Health
- Economic Evaluation of Health Care
Research Dissertation specialisation
Take all units (24 points):
- Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 1
- Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 2
- Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 3
- Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 4
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree with a major in economics or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in Level 3 economic units.
- Be enrolled in the Combined Bachelor Master (CBM) degree (Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics degree).
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates can expect to find work in government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, as well as opportunities in the private sector including banks, consultancy companies, international agencies, insurance companies and the finance industry.
As an economist, you could assess the implications of global economic trends on the Australian economy, regional economies or individual industries. In the area of applied economics, you might conduct research and analysis of global and local events for federal agencies such as the Treasury, Reserve Bank of Australia, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Productivity Commission.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $34,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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 course.