Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Thesis) - Economics in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
37,303
(c. USD21,680.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Economics revolves around decision-making and choices, serving as the foundation for critical thinking. Whether it's governments, corporations, or individuals, all must navigate resource limitations when making decisions. More than just an academic discipline, economics offers a structured framework for analyzing diverse challenges. This is why Otago's Economics graduates stand out—they excel as innovative problem solvers who challenge conventional approaches. As a vibrant and evolving field, economics touches every aspect of life, intersecting with business, politics, law, healthcare, and technology. It addresses pressing issues like employment trends, urban development, global trade, environmental sustainability, and wealth distribution. Wherever you look, economics plays a role. By studying economics, you develop the ability to critically evaluate perspectives and form well-reasoned judgments. Regardless of your professional ambitions, economic knowledge proves indispensable.
Otago's Economics alumni are recognized for their sharp analytical abilities, problem-solving expertise, and decision-making prowess—qualities highly sought after in the job market. Career opportunities for economics graduates span countless fields, from policy analysis and corporate consulting to financial planning, international relations, education, banking, and media. Those considering entrepreneurship will also find an economics background tremendously beneficial for launching successful ventures.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
37,303