Master of Economics
- 2 years
- Duration
- 48,700 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Students who intend to work as economic researchers and decision makers in the public or private sectors are the target audience for the Master of Economics program. In addition to teachers with a Bachelor of Economics who wish to further their professional credentials through postgraduate studies, the course draws individuals working in the public sector and private industry. International economics, financial economics, resource economics, public economics, quantitative economics, economic history, and economic development are among the subjects discussed.
Program structure
Core - Group A (take all units (18 points):
- ECON4402 Microeconomic Theory (6)
- ECON4413 Applied Advanced Econometrics (6)
- ECON4418 Macroeconomic Theory (6)
Applied Economics specialisation (take unit(s) to the value of 24 points):
- BUSN5003 Data Storytelling (6)
- ECON4408 Advanced Development Economics (6)
- ECON4503 Advanced Economic Analysis (6)
- ECON5519 Public Economics (6)
- ECON5520 Text-to-Data Applications and Novel Data Sources (6)
- ECON5521 Economic Policy and Communication (6)
- ECON5580 Running Randomised Experiments (6)
Students may take one (and only one) of the following three units as part of the requirements for the Applied Economics specialisation.
- PARL5599 WA Parliamentary Research Program (6)
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship (6)
- WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Environmental Economics specialisation
Students specialising in Environmental Economics must take 4 units to the value of 24 credit points from this group.
- ECON4410 Environmental and Resource Economics (6)
- ECON5410 Valuing Environmental and Natural Resources (6)
- ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics (6)
- SCIE4040 Data Analysis with R for Agricultural and Environmental Science (6)
- SCIE4510 Applied Cost Benefit Analysis (6)
Financial Economics specialisation (take unit(s) to the value of 24 points):
- ECON5506 The Economics of Financial Markets (6)
- ECON5517 Public Finance (6)
- FINA5521 Quantitative Methods in Finance (6)
- FINA5533 Finance Essentials (6)
- FINA5557 Sustainable Finance and Sustainability Reporting (6)
- FINA5632 Investments (6)
Health Economics specialisation (take all units (18 points):
- ECON5518 Economics of Global Health and Policy (6)
- ECON5570 Health Analytics (6)
- PUBH5752 Health Systems and Economics (6)
- Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
- PUBH5749 Foundations of Public Health (6)
- PUBH5801 Economic Evaluation of Health Care (6)
Research Dissertation specialisation (take all units (24 points):
- ECON5881 Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 1 (6)
- ECON5882 Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 2 (6)
- ECON5883 Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 3 (6)
- ECON5884 Master's Dissertation (Economics) Part 4 (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 48,700 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- Bachelor degree with a major in economics or an equivalent qualification and a UWA weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent in Level 3 economics units plus evidence of having completed an intermediate (level 2) econometric / statistics unit and an intermediate mathematics for economists unit or
- be enrolled in the Combined Bachelor Master (CBM) degree (Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics degree)
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
