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Download course brochure In modern economies, the relationships between global growth, prices, supply and demand are complex and dynamic. Using quantitative modelling and critical thinking, economists analyse how these economic forces interact and explore how to solve current challenges to trade, commerce, policy and living standards in a constantly changing world. With UNE's Graduate Diploma in Economics you will upgrade your analytical skills and build advanced economic knowledge to enhance your career, enabling you to add value in all sectors of business, government and society. Why study the Graduate Diploma in Economics with UNE? If you have a degree in a discipline unrelated to economics, our graduate diploma offers specialised knowledge and skills in economics and provides you with a formal qualification in this field. This course will also suit you if you have an economics degree and wish to refresh your knowledge of economics or extend your expertise into areas of economics that you have not previously studied. After completing UNE's Graduate Diploma in Economics, you may consider progressing to higher level studies, particularly the Master of Economics program. UNE is an industry leader in providing online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide . What makes our course different? You will develop the advanced quantitative analytical skills necessary to identify patterns in data, assess your findings in the context of current events, and communicate economic and social data in clear and persuasive language to a range of stakeholders. Our course provides you with options to: Tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals by selecting from a broad range of units. Study flexibly. Choose between a full-time and part-time study program, and study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your study with your other commitments. Apply your academic knowledge and further enhance your skills in the workplaces through our Work Integrated Learning unit . Resolve your own real-world challenge, problem or opportunity as part of our Innovation in Business unit , where you will develop a new business idea, change an existing process, or create a marketing plan. It could be a start-up, existing for-profit enterprise, not-for-profit, or social enterprise – the choice is yours. Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. As a student you can be part of this lively entrepreneurial network. Participate in our Overseas Study Experience unit with fellow students and academic staff to gain short term international experience to complement your coursework. Exit with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Economics if you don't complete the full course but do satisfy the requirements of that program. Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
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Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules, each with their its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Economics Economic Statistics Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules, each with their its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Economics Economic Statistics Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 18 credit points of Specified Advanced Standing, comprising the following units: ECON101 Introductory Microeconomics ECON102 Introductory Macroeconomics QM461 Quantitative Techniques for Management Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A , you can apply for up to 24 credit points of Advanced Standing . If you are admitted under Rule B , you can apply for up to a further 6 credit points of Advanced Standing. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Economics Economic Statistics Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 18 credit points of Specified Advanced Standing, comprising the following units: ECON101 Introductory Microeconomics ECON102 Introductory Macroeconomics QM461 Quantitative Techniques for Management Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule A , you can apply for up to 24 credit points of Advanced Standing . If you are admitted under Rule B , you can apply for up to a further 6 credit points of Advanced Standing. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
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AccreditedCommon Questions
The estimated total course cost is AUD $37,176, which comprises a tuition fee of AUD $34,176 and a non-tuition fee of AUD $3,000.
The Graduate Diploma in Economics has a duration of 60 weeks.
The course is delivered at the University of New England's campus located in Armidale, New South Wales 2351. The location is owned and operated by the provider.
The course falls under the broad field of Society and Culture (09), with a narrow field of Economics and Econometrics (0919) and a detailed field classification of Economics (091901).
No. Post-Study Work Rights eligibility requires the course to be a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD). The Graduate Diploma in Economics is a graduate diploma level qualification and therefore does not meet this criterion.
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