Master of Economics

As a student, you'll experience interactive, engaging and practical teaching. Learn from evaluations, projects, and case studies via a blend of flexible online activities, workshops, and in-person classes. 

You'll gain the knowledge, resilience and expertise to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive environment. Taught by world-class academic staff, this modern program will equip you with the tools to solve complex challenges. You'll develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic with comprehensive training in core economics principles. You’ll graduate with a diverse set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of career opportunities.

Invest in your career success with high-level analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers.

Program highlights

• Graduate with the abilities you need to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly competitive world.
• Complement core skills and knowledge with 4 electives in line with your interests.
• Opportunity to complete a research thesis or enhance your employability skills with a graduate placement.

Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

• Applied Econometrics
• Economics and Public Policy
• Health Economics

What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Economics of Financial Markets
• Globalisation and Economic Development
• Foundations of Public Health
• Health Economics

Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Strategy and economics analyst
• Economic policy analyst
• Infrastructure and investment adviser
• Policy and research analyst
• Quantitative behavioural strategist
• Data analyst

Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

• Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society
• Australian Health Economics Society
• Economic Society of Australia
• The Statistical Society of Australia