University of Queensland

Graduate Certificate in Economics

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Advance your economic analysis through macroeconomics, market behaviour and econometrics, then focus your expertise through an elective with a pathway towards UQ’s Master of Economics.

Course overview

Move beyond introductory economic concepts and examine how economic evidence informs decisions across markets, organisations and public policy. The University of Queensland’s Graduate Certificate in Economics is intended for graduates with prior study in economics, business, commerce or relevant quantitative areas who want to extend their analytical capabilities.

You will examine the macroeconomy, consumer and firm behaviour and the use of econometrics to analyse economic relationships. A broad elective range allows you to focus on areas such as financial markets, strategy, competition, behavioural economics, development, health, environmental economics or advanced data analysis. Lectures, tutorials and seminars connect economic theory with the analytical questions economists address.

Delivered face-to-face at UQ’s St Lucia campus, the course can be completed in half a year of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. Graduates may be eligible for membership with the Economic Society of Australia. Successful completion may also support recognition of prior learning towards UQ’s Master of Economics, subject to the university’s assessment.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,543
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
St Lucia
Intake
22nd February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

At UQ, a unit represents the value of individual courses that contribute to the total unit requirements of a program. Most UQ courses have a value of two units, though some may vary depending on the program or course structure.

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Economics, you must complete eight units or four courses, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth two units.

Core units

  • The Macroeconomy
  • Consumer and Firm Behaviour
  • Elements of Econometrics

Elective units

Complete two units by selecting one course from the following:

  • Microeconomic Analysis
  • Macroeconomic Analysis
  • Economic Analysis of Strategy
  • Economics of Financial Markets
  • Statistical Theory for Economists
  • Business and Economic Decision Techniques
  • Big Data and Machine Learning for Economics and Finance
  • Productivity and Efficiency Analysis
  • Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
  • Causal Inference for Microeconometrics
  • Competition Policy and Regulation
  • Public Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Behavioural Economics and Public Policy
  • Economic Development
  • International Macroeconomics and Finance
  • International Trade and Investment
  • Globalisation and Economic Development
  • Ecological and Environmental Economics
  • Benefit-Cost Analysis and Project Evaluation
  • The Economics of Climate Change
  • Economic Evaluation and Health
  • Health Economics and Policy
  • Research Methods in Economics

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet both of the following requirements:

  • Hold either:
    • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, business or commerce; or
    • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent containing at least four courses across any three of the following areas: microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and mathematics.
  • Have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average of 4.0 on UQ’s seven-point scale in the previous qualification.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

  • An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
  • A TOEFL internet-based score of 87, including at least 19 in listening, 19 in reading, 21 in writing and 19 in speaking.
  • A PTE Academic overall score of 64, with no communicative skill score below 60.
  • Another form of English language evidence accepted by the university.

OET is not accepted for this course.

Contact the university for further information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career directions can include roles requiring economic analysis across health, government, policy, finance and private business.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $22,172 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.

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