University of Sydney

Graduate Diploma in Economics

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

The course equips you with the critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills required for a rewarding career.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Economics is designed for both recent graduates and professionals seeking training in economics for career progression or a career change. It is suitable for those with little or no undergraduate background in economics. The course may serve as a pathway to the Master of Economics.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,013
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The indicative tuition fee is an estimate and is calculated based on the total credit points for this course.

From $2,124 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) where the government pays part of your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative and are based on normal course length and progression.
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
8
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Economics, students complete 48 credit points (CP) including:

  • 24 CP of foundation units of study.
  • 24 CP of core units of study.

Each unit is valued at six CP.

Foundation units

  • Principles of Econometrics
  • Microeconomic Theory
  • Macroeconomic Theory
  • Quantitative Tools for Economics

Core units

  • Econometric Applications
  • Communication in Economics
  • Microeconomic Analysis 1
  • Macroeconomic Analysis 1

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Economics requires one of the following:

  • A bachelor's degree, from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60 per cent average or an equivalent qualification.
  • Completion of the requirements for the embedded graduate certificate with a minimum pass average, or an equivalent qualification.

English language requirements

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study this course.

If English is your first language you may be able to meet the requirements if you have:

  • Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years).
  • Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the university in an approved English-speaking country.

If English is not your first language you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.

  • IELTS score: a minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
  • TOEFL - IBT score: a minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
  • Pearson Test of English: a minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band.

The university may also consider factors such as previous studies in English. Contact them for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

With further study opportunities including the Master of Economics, be prepared for a career in economics, econometrics and finance.

Graduates have held positions in federal and state policy departments and international financial agencies, markets and institutions.

Many of the recent graduates have gone on to hold senior positions in Treasury, the Reserve Bank and other policy departments across federal and state governments, as well as in international financial agencies, markets and institutions.

Fees and CSP

Indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fee in 2025: $16,992 (CSP paying place)

Indicative first year fee in 2025: $40,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.