Duration

2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2023

Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Economics and Public Policy.

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Economics

Email: enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 6570

Web:

Duration

2 Years full-time

Commencing 2023

Semester 1 (20 Feb, 2023)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2023)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Economics and Public Policy.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

2 Years 32 Units

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • a Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ, or
  • a Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ.

 You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5 Years 24 Units
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
  • a Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ.

 You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

CRICOS Code: 082599G

English Proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Master of Economics and Public Policy?

The Master of Economics and Public Policy is an economics-centred, multidisciplinary program, designed to provide students with an opportunity to understand how government intervention affects the economy in an increasingly globalised world. The program focuses on the economic analytical tools needed to design and evaluate public policies. Core courses in public economics, regulatory economics, and microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis emphasise the rationale for government intervention and the theoretical framework that underpins the nature of such intervention. Elective courses include applied econometrics, economic development and health economics, and a range of policy oriented courses. The program also provides students with the necessary multidisciplinary approaches to deal with public policy problems, including elective courses in political sciences. No prior knowledge or training in economics is required for this program.

What you can study

The program plan for this program can be found here.

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Economics and Public Policy.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

2 Years 32 Units

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • a Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ, or
  • a Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ.

 You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5 Years 24 Units
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
  • a Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ.

 You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 082599G

English proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Master of Economics and Public Policy

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Economic Society of Australia

Program rules for the Master of Economics and Public Policy

To complete the Master of Economics and Public Policy

To graduate with a Master of Economics and Public Policy a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: