• Econometrics
• Economics
• Financial Economics

• Graduate Diploma in Economics

Study plan

To be awarded the Master of Economics, students must successfully complete a total of 12 units of study (72 credit points), comprising:

• three core foundational units of study (18 credit points)
• four core units of study (24 credit points)
• one area of specialisation (one major), consisting of at least three units of study (18 credit points), from the subject areas of economics, econometrics and financial economics
• an optional second specialisation (three units of study or 18 credit points) or elective units of study selected from the specialisation subject areas for majors and electives.

Foundational (core) units of study:
• ECMT5001 Principles of Econometrics
• ECON5001 Microeconomic Theory
• ECON5002 Macroeconomic Theory.

Please Note: Foundational (core) units cannot be counted towards majors.

Core units of study:

Core units of study must be completed for this degree:

• ECMT6002 Econometric Applications
• ECON6001 Microeconomic Analysis 1
• ECON6002 Macroeconomic Analysis 1
• ECON6003 Mathematical Methods of Economic Analysis

Please Note: The core units of study maybe counted towards majors, please refer to the particular major for further details of units of study available under these subject areas.

Specialisation subject areas
Students complete their specialisation and electives from the following subject areas.
• Economics
• Econometrics
• Financial Economics

Progression rules

Please see the following webpage regarding Progression rules and examples in the Master of Economics course:
http://sydney.edu.au/arts/economics/postgrad/master_economics.shtml

Graduate opportunities

Many of our recent graduates have gone on to hold senior positions in Treasury, the Reserve bank and other policy departments across federal and state governments, as well as in international financial agencies, markets and institutions. Our graduates have taken on leading roles in the corporate world and key positions in the not-for-profit sector. You can join them.

Admission requirements

Admission to candidature for the Master of Economics requires:

(a) a bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent qualification at an institution approved by the Faculty and graded at a standard acceptable to the Faculty; and where applicable:

(b) relevant work experience requirements as determined by the Faculty;

(c) satisfaction of the English language requirements; and

(d) any other minimum standards specified by the Faculty.

Domestic students

How to apply

Domestic students apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).
Visit the UAC website for more details:
www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply:
(i) directly to the University via the International Office; or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Further information on applications and English language requirements and support services for international students is available on the International Office website.

Domestic students

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount

This student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol. If you are a Commonwealth supported student and was enrolled in a University course before 1 January 2012 your student contribution may differ.

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount

Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2013, tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. The University's Future Students' webpage has further information about these additional incidental fees for postgraduate coursework students and postgraduate research students.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.