Master of Political Economy in Country Risk Assessment in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 49,500
(c. USD34,933.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

Country risk represents a growing, multidisciplinary field of study with diverse practical uses. It helps analyze how a nation's economic systems, financial frameworks, and political structures interconnect to create vulnerability to potential crises or governmental transitions. This multifaceted concept is gaining significance for both financial professionals and government officials. Investors, for example, require metrics that gauge economic robustness and financial system durability, while regulators seek clear benchmarks for financial health and evaluation techniques.
The country risk assessment specialization addresses a critical gap by equipping students with contemporary methodologies for judging a nation's susceptibility to sudden economic, financial, or political shifts and their societal consequences.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission to candidature for the Master of Political Economy (1.5 years full-time) requires:

a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification
IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Tuition AUD 49,500

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