UQs programs are influenced by the latest economic research and taught by world-class academic staff, so you can be sure of receiving the highest quality education. Your studies will cover foundation courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics, mathematical techniques and statistics. You will learn about the hows and whys of decision-making that economists deal with every day. During your Graduate Diploma in Economics program over one year, or equivalent part-time, you will choose from a range of elective options covering areas such as environmental economics, health economics and economic development. This qualification can also be a pathway to an economics masters program.
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The Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ, or A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
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