Program Overview
The Political Economy at University of Sydney is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Political Economy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Finance and Economic Change
- Core Concepts in Political Economy
- Strategic Debates on Economic Change
- Research in Political Economy
- USA-Europe-Japan: From Growth to Crisis
- Economic Development: Growth and Wellbeing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a bachelor\'s degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification
- completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification or
- an Honours degree in a relevant discipline or
- relevant professional work experience and a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average or an equivalent qualification
English language requirements:
IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sydney directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
University of Sydney is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-03-10
- Language English
- Duration 18 months