Doctoral Program in Economics

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level:
CRICOS: 00116K

The Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Melbourne is the leading PhD program in the region and sits among the worlds top graduate research programs. This program is jointly offered by the Department of Economics and Australias pre-eminent economic and social policy research institution, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. The diversity and depth of available research advisors and research topics in theoretical and applied economics in Australia is unparalleled in the region.

Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded on the basis of a thesis of approximately 80,000-100,000 words, in which candidates report on an independent, sustained and academically supervised research project investigating a specialised topic.

Standard entry requirements

• A four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, or
• A masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, the masters must be a two-year degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent and a minimum weighted average mark of H1 (80-100%) across all second year subjects. or
• A qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent. and
• A personal statement
• Two Referee reports

Study information

Fee comments

Campuses: Parkville.

This course is also for domestics please contact University of Melbourne for more informations about tuition fees

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