Master of Economics

The Master of Economics reputation for rigorous training in graduate economics - underlined by its research-active pedagogy - attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular, influential economic policymakers in prominent organisations of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury) have found the MEc’s focus on national policy issues very rewarding. The degree's accommodation of a focus on Australia's place in the region (through coursework choices and research) is worth stressing.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present the following:

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Progression Requirements: To continue to the concluding component (final 48 units) of studies, students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the following courses:

ECON8013 Optimisation for Economics and Financial Economics

ECON8025 Advanced Microeconomic Analysis

ECON8026 Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis

EMET8005 Econometric Methods and Modelling

If students do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark they will be transferred to the Master of Economic Policy or the Graduate Diploma of Economics. Students who achieve a weighted average mark in the above courses between 65-70% may choose to transfer themselves to the Master of Applied Economics.

Ranking and English Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Employment Opportunities

MECON students have strong training in Economic Theory, Econometrics, Mathematics, and Statistics. Their training is in line with the first-year PhD coursework in the top 20 Economics departments. Hence, they are strong candidates for top Ph.D. programs around the world. Their strong technical skills are also very attractive to research institutions and the public and private sectors with research-focused jobs. More specifically, their skills align with the required skills in analysis jobs in Treasury, Central Banks, and International Economics Institutions such as OECD and IMF. They can also be sought after by consulting firms and the finance and banking industry in roles related to economic and data analysis.