Overview

On the Graduate Certificate in Economics programme from The University of Western Australia you'll also learn to provide solutions to complex problems, communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately in relation to complex problems and issues in economics to a variety of audiences.

UWA's internationally renowned Economics lecturers emphasise the foundations needed to understand the way the economy works, be it Australia, China, the US or the world as a whole.

Career Pathways

Graduates find employment with companies, management consultancies, all areas of government, including the Reserve Bank and Treasury, banks and stockbrokers, and at institutions such as the International Monetary Fund.

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

These are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics for Business: Applications and Policy

Economic Research and Evaluation Methods

The Economics of Public Policy

Economics of Global Health and Policy

Economic Policy and Communication

Economic Analysis and Policy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Economics View 65 other Masters in Economics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 00126G

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or

at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or

significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24350 AUD / year

≈ 24350 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

17050 AUD / year

≈ 17050 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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