Master of Economics

Master of Economics

The University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Master of Economics
Duration1-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Master of Economics (MEc) will combine an enhanced focus on industry-relevant training with the academic rigour that has long been a hallmark of the School’s postgraduate economics coursework degrees
  • The program equips the students with the relevant knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis – critical skills in today’s workforce
  • The degree is designed to be relevant to new graduates as well as professionals seeking further training in economics for career progression or a career change
  • The degree graduates hold positions in international, federal and state policy departments, global financial institutions, non?government organisations and intergovernmental agencies such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2860590 INR
Hostel & Meals1808342 INR
Insurance29672 INR
Student Services and Amenities Fee16995 INR
Residence Application Fee5609 INR
Lifestyle expenses335418 INR
Total2196036 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors65.0%
  • Admission to 2 years full-time requires:
    • A bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%), or an equivalent qualification, or
    • Completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification
  • Admission to 1.5 year full-time requires:
    • A bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in Economics and with a minimum credit (65%), or an equivalent qualification; or
    • Relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification
  • Admission to 1 year full-time requires an Honours degree in Economics
ExamsTOEFL: 96
  • The minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

IELTS: 7
  • Minimum result of 6.0 in each band

PTE: 68
  • With a minimum result of 54 in each band

Additional info
  • Applicants who have undertaken a bachelor’s degree or other approved tertiary qualifications where the instruction for their qualification (teaching, assessment, and examination) was entirely in English will be waived from the English requirement
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