Duration

Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.

Commencing 2024

Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.

Program level

Postgraduate Research

Units

16

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

External

Entry requirements

Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Procedures, Schedule 1.

AQF level

AQF level 10

Fees for Australian students

Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

Closing Date

Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.

How to apply

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Business, Economics & Law

Email: execdean@bel.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 7111

Web:

Duration

Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.

Commencing 2024

Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.

Program level

Postgraduate Research

Units

16

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

External

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.

International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.

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 10

Fees for International students

Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

Closing Date

Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.

How to apply

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 Doctor of Economics?

This program is not a Research Higher Degree program. If you wish to undertake a research higher degree program, please refer to the Doctor of Philosophy, or the Master of Philosophy. This award is for scholars and professionals who have made a significant contribution towards the study of commerce, economics or management. It is the highest award in these disciplines.

What you can study

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Procedures, Schedule 1.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

Click here for application procedures for Australian students.

Closing date

Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.

Additional application requirements

Application information and requirements are outlined in the program rules.

Visa requirements

International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.

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 Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.

Fees for International students

Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.

Program requirements for the Doctor of Economics

To be eligible to apply to be admitted to a higher doctorate program an applicant must satisfy the minimum admission requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.

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.