Master of Economics and Public Policy

Masters (Coursework)

Learn from internationally respected academic staff about the analytical techniques to evaluate, influence and develop effective public policy, and how to apply economics to make a positive difference in our increasingly globalised world.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

5545, 077436B

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

International Fees

$40,640 per year / $60,960 total

About this course

This highly regarded program is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Economics and the School of Political Science and International Studies, both of which rank in the world top 100 for their respective study areas.

During study with both schools you'll examine the relationship between public policy, governance and economics, and look at how governments develop policy, and how their intervention affects the global economy. You'll also benefit from the program's emphasis on practical applications to solve complex problems.

The 1.5 year 24 unit program is designed for graduates with a background in economics, business or commerce, with training provided in areas including macroeconomics, microeconomics, political science, public policy and the impact of economic analysis on policy.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights

Explore international issues like the far-reaching impacts of economic policy, and how can we better understand the cost-benefit of migration.
Choose to specialise in areas including health economics, dynamics of effective governance, and how public policy affects international macroeconomics and finance, or complete an optional research thesis.
Gain the knowledge to be a leading authority in public sector economics and analysis, with the skills to effect social change and improve economic and community welfare.
UQ School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Source: Research Papers in Economics

2 in Australia for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

55 in the world for business and economics