Economics influences almost every aspect of business, government and society. Policy makers and leaders in all organisations need to understand the economics interactions of global political and commercial systems, whilst considering living standards, and resource and environmental constraints. Economists provide these insights and influence decisions about how to prioritise actions and allocate resources in a continuously changing environment.

UNE's Master of Economics is perfectly positioned to build your expertise and hone your analytical skills to solve today’s economic challenges and advance your career.

Why study the Master of Economics with UNE?
If you’re passionate about economic development, agricultural and resource economics, or efficiency and productivity analysis, our Master of Economics will deepen your skills and knowledge in the field of economics. You can choose to expand your current knowledge of economics or diversify your expertise into an area you have not previously studied.

This course is for you if you hold a bachelor degree with a relevant major or a graduate diploma in a relevant discipline and want to expand your knowledge. It will also suit you if you have a degree in an area unrelated to economics and wish to develop specialised knowledge and skills in this field.

Our staff have research and teaching strengths in economics, agricultural and resource economics, applied econometrics and economic history. We also have a strong record of cross-disciplinary research. Our goal is to produce evidence-based analysis of practical significance. In apply our disciplinary skills, we seek to deliver solid, commercial and sustainable benefits to our regional, national and global stakeholders.

Students consistently award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support, so whether you study online or on campus, when you choose UNE, you are in good hands.

What makes our course different?
Our flexible Master's degree by coursework puts you in control of your studies. You will have the opportunity to:

• Progress through the general program or target your studies by completing a major in agricultural and resource economics, economic development, economics or efficiency and productivity analysis.
• Choose from a range of units within your major or the general program to focus your study on topics of interest and relevance to you.
• Complete a combination of coursework and independent research to hone your research skills and build on your expertise in the direction that is most relevant to your work and career goals.
• Undertake research and complete a dissertation if you achieve an overall grade point average of 5 (credit grade) throughout your coursework. This will allow you to consider progressing to higher degree research studies.
• Choose between full-time and part-time studies so you can either fast-track your Master's degree or spread the workload over up to six years part-time.
• Study on campus in Armidale or study online to take advantage of UNE's proven expertise in distance education for experienced professionals.
• Complete an overseas study tour during your course.
• Receive advanced standing if you have a bachelor qualification with a major in a relevant discipline or hold a graduate diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Exit with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Economics or Graduate Diploma in Economics if you choose not to complete the full course at a stage where you satisfy the requirement of either of those courses.

Majors

• Agricultural and Resource Economics
• Economics
• Economic Development
• Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
• General Program

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.