Master of Advanced Economics (MAdvEcon)
Information valid for students commencing 2019
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (11 Feb, 2019)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5657
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
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 - October 31 of the previous year.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Economics
Email: enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6570
Web: https://economics.uq.edu.au/phd-and-research-masters-programs
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (11 Feb, 2019)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5657
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in the program a person must hold a relevant bachelor degree in Economics or cognate discipline or equivalent as approved by the Executive Dean; and satisfy the Executive Dean that, based on the academic record, the person is suitably qualified for admission.
CRICOS Code: 092450A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.Pearsons - Overall Score of 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 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Web: https://economics.uq.edu.au/phd-and-research-masters-programs
Why study the Master of Advanced Economics?
The Master of Advanced Economics (MAdvEcon) degree is designed to provide a pathway to the School of Economics PhD program. An alternative pathway is via an approved Bachelor of Economics (Honours) programme.
Upon successful completion of the MAdvEcon, students may then apply to enrol into the PhD degree. Within the PhD degree, students take the second year of coursework before embarking on the completion of their thesis over the subsequent 2-3 years. The MAdvEcon followed by the PhD programme involves a total of 4 to 5 years of study.
Please note, the Master of Advanced Economics degrees (16 and 24 units) are only available to students pursuing a PhD with the School of Economics. Applicants wishing to undertake a coursework Masters program should consider the alternative degrees offered in the School of Economics suite of programs.
If you are considering applying for a PhD scholarship with UQ, please be aware that the PhD scholarship must be for full-time PhD enrolment only.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Advanced Economics.
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.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
To enrol in the program a person must hold a relevant bachelor degree in Economics or cognate discipline or equivalent as approved by the Executive Dean; and satisfy the Executive Dean that, based on the academic record, the person is suitably qualified for admission.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 092450A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.Pearsons - Overall Score of 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.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 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 Advanced Economics
Careers
Graduates can expect to find work in government agencies, at the local, state and federal level. They may also find employment in the private sector, including banks, consultancy companies, utilities, international agencies, insurance companies and the finance industry.
Program rules for the Master of Advanced Economics
To complete the Master of Advanced Economics
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Advanced Economics, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
To complete the program, a student must complete all 24 units from the MAdvEcon (24 unit) list.
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.
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