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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies

  • Graduate Certificate

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

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
5602, 084718M
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$24,080 per year / $24,080 total

About this course

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

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience in business or economics, or
  • 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience in business or economics.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience in business or economics, or
  • 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience in business or economics.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

The following supporting documentation is required for all applications made on the basis of work experience. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.

  • Evidence of work experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
Additional application information

The following supporting documentation is required for all applications made on the basis of work experience. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.

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  • Evidence of work experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Gain a competitive edge in your chosen field by developing in-demand analytical and decision-making skills, or take the first step towards a master's or graduate diploma.
  • Gain a postgraduate qualification in 6 months with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive world.
  • Upskill in economics to improve your success in your current field or change career direction.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
83.1%
Overall satisfaction
83%
Skill scale
71.4%
Teaching scale
84.6%
Employed full-time
$120k
Average salary