University of Melbourne
- Public University, Estd 1853
- Melbourne, Victoria
- 50 Courses
Master of Economics
- Course LevelPostgraduate
- Course Duration2 Years
- IntakeWinter: February 2026
Course Description
- Students will gain the skills necessary to practice as professional economists in the public or private sectors
- Graduates of the Master of Economics will have detailed knowledge of the most recent research in the disciplines of economics and econometrics and will have developed the skills needed to make their contributions to that research
- Graduates will leave the program as critical thinkers in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics
- The Master of Economics is designed for students with prior training in economics or a similar discipline with a strong analytical/mathematical component, who wish to acquire the advanced skills needed to practice as a professional economist in the public or private sectors
- The program is an appropriate foundation for further Ph.D. study
Start Dates and Fees
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Duration2 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 47712
Intake
Intake
Winter: February 2026
Other Costs
Student Apartments (Single) :18460.00
Electricity, gas, water, internet :3120.00
Phone :520.00
Food & Groceries :4160.00
Public Transport :2288.00
Other :2600.00
Total :AUD 31148
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for entry, you must have completed:
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a strong analytical or mathematical component and with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%)
- A statement of intent outlining why students wish to be considered for the course; and
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless students have completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand or met one of the approved conditions for GRE exemption
Additional Requirements
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency certificates
- Copy of passport
- Verified proof of identity
English Language Requirements
- IELTS : 6.50With no band score below 6.0
- TOEFL : 79.00With a minimum of 13 in listening & reading, 18 in speaking, and 21 in writing
- PTE : 58.00With at least 50 in all subsets
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- Course LevelPostgraduate
- SpecializationEconomics
- Course Duration2 Years
- 1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 47712
- IntakeWinter: February 2026
- Application FeesAUD 100
- Exam ScoreIELTS 6.50
TOEFL 79.00
PTE 58.00
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