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The University of Adelaide

  • Public University, Estd 1874
  • Adelaide, South Australia
  • 50 Courses

Master of Advanced Economics

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration1.5 Years
  • IntakeWinter: February 2026

Course Description

  • ​This program offers a direct pathway into research-based degrees such as the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics
  • Students will be ready to move into jobs with private and public employers that ask for high level economic research skills
  • This master's degree is a 36-unit program of study where:
    • Students take 24 units of core courses including four 3-unit courses and a 12-unit dissertation (the dissertation providing the capstone experience)
    • Students also choose 12 units of elective courses
  • On completion of this degree, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a banker, consultant, data analyst, policy adviser, econometrician, economic researcher, economist or public servant
  • Students will partner with an academic supervisor who’ll support and encourage their intellectual development

Start Dates and Fees

Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!

Duration1.5 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 46000
Intake
Intake
Winter: February 2026
Other Costs
Accommodation :7020.00
Electricity, gas :2080.00
Telephone, postage :1040.00
Food & Groceries :4680.00
Transport :1040.00
Other :2600.00
Total :AUD 18460

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
  • ​A completed Bachelor degree in Economics with a GPA of at least 5.5 or equivalent, and grades of credit or higher in Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics and Intermediate Econometrics, and approval of the Postgraduate Coursework Program Coordinator.
  • Alternative Pathway: Students may enter this degree from the Master of Applied Economics.
Additional Requirements
  • ​Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency certificates
  • Copy of passport
  • Verified proof of identity
English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.00
    No band score below 6.0
  • PTE : 103.00
    With at least 50 in all sub-tests
  • TOEFL : 140.00
    With a minimum of 13 in listening & reading, 18 in speaking, and 21 in writing
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Economics & Econometrics QS
  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationEconomics
  • Course Duration1.5 Years
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 46000
  • Intake
    Winter: February 2026
  • Application FeesAUD 110
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.00
    PTE 103.00
    TOEFL 140.00
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