Armidale,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Economics - Economic Development in Armidale Australia | The University of New England
The University of New England
|
Armidale Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,216
(c. USD23,374.8)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Economics plays a crucial role in shaping business, governance, and societal structures. Decision-makers across all sectors must grasp how global economic systems interact politically and commercially, while accounting for quality of life, resource limitations, and environmental factors. Economic experts offer valuable perspectives that guide strategic choices about resource distribution and priority-setting in our dynamic world. The University of New England's Master of Economics program is expertly designed to enhance your analytical capabilities and professional knowledge to address contemporary economic issues. Whether your interest lies in development economics, agricultural/resource economics, or productivity assessment, this program will significantly advance your economic expertise. You can either broaden your existing economic understanding or explore entirely new economic specializations.
Ideal candidates include graduates with relevant bachelor's degrees or diplomas seeking advanced knowledge, as well as professionals from unrelated fields looking to transition into economics. Our faculty boasts exceptional research and teaching credentials across economic theory, agricultural/resource economics, applied econometrics, and economic history, with notable achievements in interdisciplinary studies. We focus on generating practical, data-driven insights that create tangible, sustainable advantages for communities at local, national, and international levels.
UNE's economics postgraduate programs earned 5-star ratings for Learning Resources and Graduate Employment in the 2021 Good Universities Guide. Consistently receiving top marks for Student Experience and Support Services, UNE ensures exceptional educational quality whether you study remotely or on-campus, making it a trusted choice for your academic journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Entry is based on a bachelor qualification, or graduate diploma qualification in a relevant discipline. English language requirements must also be met.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).
* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
Agricultural economics
Economics
Econometrics
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth, for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*, or
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).
* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
Agricultural economics
Economics
Econometrics
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth, for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*, or
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.
Tuition
AUD
33,216