Postgraduate study in Economics

You can study Economics at postgraduate level in the Business School or the Faculty of Arts and Education. Courses taught at postgraduate level include:

• Microeconomic Theory
• Industrial Organisation
• Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
• Topics in Money, Banking and Finance
• Econometrics
• Topics in International Trade
• Trade Policy
• Advanced International Finance
• The History of Economic Thought
• Energy Economics
• Various special topics

Postgraduate Economics courses

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce (180 points) 

An applicant must have: a) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol, or have equivalent prior study; or b) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce, or a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and passed the prerequisites for the subject in which they intend to enrol.

Prerequisites for Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Master of Commerce (180 points) 

A major in Economics including 45 points from ECON 301, 311, 321, or equivalent courses approved by the Head of Department.

Master of Commerce (120 points)

An applicant intending to complete must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce from this University in the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

View the university 2025 Calendar for detailed programme structure here: programme regulations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - page 267
  
• Master of Commerce - page 278

You can also view the programme requirement details on Student Services Online if you are active in a programme.

Postgraduate study in Economics can open doors to diverse career paths in government, consulting, finance and business. Graduates often secure roles as economists, analysts or data scientists in organisations such as central banks, consultancies, commercial and investment banks, government ministries and organisations and private firms. They work across a wide array of fields ranging from environmental, international, urban, and financial economics to criminal justice and social development. Economic expertise can be invaluable in diplomacy, international organisations and global policy-making, where it informs negotiations, trade agreements and development initiatives. Advanced training in economic theory and quantitative methods also provides a strong foundation for research, leading to opportunities in think tanks or further study in PhD programmes.

Relevant jobs include:

• Economist (in government agencies, central banks, commercial and investment banks, or international organisations)
  
• Policy Analyst or Policy Adviser (shaping public policy in government institutions)
  
• Financial Analyst (advising investment decisions in asset management firms or hedge funds)
  
• Data Scientist (leveraging econometric and programming skills for public or corporate sectors)
  
• Consultant (providing economic insights to public and private sector clients)
  
• Research Economist (creating knowledge for government organisations or consultancies)
  
• Quantitative Analyst (developing financial models for asset management firms)
  
• Risk Analyst (assessing economic or financial risks in insurance or corporate sectors)
  
• Security Analyst (assessing risks to national security for government agencies)
   

This programme can lead to further study at doctoral level. Explore the Doctor of Philosophy

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