Course overview
This course deepens the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and advanced analytical techniques of economics and applies these to important contemporary economic questions. It will draw on knowledge and skills from earlier courses in economics to synthesise how theoretical and empirical analysis are used together to make informed economic judgements and recommendations. A key feature of the course is a supported research project.
Course learning outcomes
- Provide a balanced and coherent discussion of conceptual, methodological and ethical issues underlying the identification, selection, implementation and evaluation of a variety of economic problems
- Explain how to use economic data to discern across competing economic mechanisms within available economic theories
- Explain how economic theory can be used to interpret available economic data
- Use advanced economic methods to apply what has been learned in the breadth of their economic studies to build and present a research project
Fee calculator
To display course fees, please select your status and program below:
We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.