Invest in your career success with future-focussed study that provides you with the high-level analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers in today’s job market.

Higher level study in economics at UQ will develop your analytical ability, critical thinking and logic – all key decision-making skills that can contribute to greater career outcomes. This two-year program is aimed at graduates from other disciplines.

UQ's programs are influenced by the latest economic research and taught by world-class academic staff, so you can be sure of receiving the highest quality education. Your studies will include courses that deliver advanced knowledge in core economic principles and applications, and you'll learn about the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of decision-making that economists deal with every day.

During your Master of Economics program, over two years you'll gain advanced training in the essentials of contemporary economics, as well as skills in a range of elective options covering areas such as environmental economics, health economics and economic development. You will also learn high-level economic research skills.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Strategy and economics analyst
Economic policy analyst
Infrastructure and investment adviser
Policy and research analyst
Quantitative behavioural strategist