Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
43,808
(c. USD31,190.03)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The University of Melbourne's Doctoral Program in Economics stands as the premier PhD program in the region and ranks among the globe's finest graduate research offerings. This joint initiative between the Department of Economics and Australia's foremost economic and social policy research center, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, provides exceptional opportunities. Students benefit from unmatched access to diverse research supervisors and study areas covering both theoretical and applied economics across the Asia-Pacific region. The program structure combines a two-year Master of Commerce coursework phase with a subsequent three-year PhD research component.
Ideal candidates possess previous economics education or related quantitative backgrounds, seeking the advanced expertise required for professional economist roles in either government or industry settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, or
a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent,
the masters must be a two-year degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent and a minimum weighted average mark of H1 (80-100%) across all second year subjects. Or
a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.
IELTS: Overall 7.0 with 7.0 in writing (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL (paper-based): 600 and 5.0 in Test of Written English (TWE)
TOEFL (internet-based): 94, with writing 27, speaking 18, reading 13, listening 13
TOEFL (computer-based): Minimum score of 250 and score of 5.0 in the essay rating
a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent,
the masters must be a two-year degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent and a minimum weighted average mark of H1 (80-100%) across all second year subjects. Or
a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.
IELTS: Overall 7.0 with 7.0 in writing (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL (paper-based): 600 and 5.0 in Test of Written English (TWE)
TOEFL (internet-based): 94, with writing 27, speaking 18, reading 13, listening 13
TOEFL (computer-based): Minimum score of 250 and score of 5.0 in the essay rating
Tuition
AUD
43,808