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UQ Guide 2014
International Postgraduate
Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Economics
Obtaining a higher qualifcation in economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly
valued commodities, and as a graduate of this program you will have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly
competitive environment. The programs offer advanced training in econometrics, and microeconomic and macroeconomic
analysis. If you wish to specialise in economic analysis and decision-making, you will develop a high level of economic
profciency. You can also explore other relevant felds of interest such as environmental economics, natural resource economics,
health economics and economic development.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5399
058270K
Four
semesters
1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Economics with a grade point average of at least 5.5 on a
7-point scale; or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a grade point average
of at least 5.5 on a 7-point scale with a completed Bachelor of Economics.
Further study options
PhD
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5010 Graduate Certifcate
5077 Graduate Diploma
Development
Economics
You will receive training in economic modelling and statistical techniques, in addition to the key analytical frameworks in the
feld of economic development. Given the strong quantitative emphasis of the program, care has been taken to offer an
extensive range of electives of a less quantitative nature, including health, environment, innovation and competition policy,
international economics and politics, and quantitative techniques for project appraisals.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5469
065383J
Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6
in each sub-band:
see page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld with a grade point average of at least 4.5 on
a 7-point scale; or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a grade point
average of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
Further study options
Master of Development
Economics (Advanced)
Closing Date:
See page 84
Coursework Masters
(Advanced)
5470
065382K
Four
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6
in each sub-band:
see page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld with a grade point average of at least 4.75
on a 7-point scale; or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a grade point
average of at least 4.75 on a 7-point scale; or Master of Development
Economics with a grade point average of at least 4.75 on a 7-point scale.
Further study options
PhD (if economic project
and thesis undertaken)
Closing Date:
See page 84
Economics
and Public
Policy
This economics-centred, multidisciplinary program is designed to provide you with the opportunity to understand how
government intervention affects the economy in an increasingly globalised world. Focusing on the economic analytical
tools needed to design and evaluate public policies, the program includes core courses in public economics and regulatory
economics that emphasise the rationale for government intervention and the theoretical framework that underpins it.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5545
077436B
Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in feld of Economics, Business, Humanities or Social
Sciences with a grade point average of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; or
Graduate Diploma in Economics with a grade point average of at least
4.5 on a 7-point scale.
Further study options
Master of Economics and
Public Policy (Advanced)
Closing Date:
See page 84
Coursework Masters
(Advanced)
5546
077437A
Four
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in feld of Economics, Business, Humanities or Social
Sciences with a grade point average of at least 4.75 on a 7-point scale;
or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a grade point average of at least
4.75 on a 7-point scale; or Master of Economics and Public Policy with a
grade point average of at least 4.75 on a 7-point scale.
Further study options
PhD (if economic project
and thesis undertaken)
Closing Date:
See page 84