9 Best Economics & Public Policy Programs in Australia

9 Economics & Public Policy courses are taught at 6 universities in Australia; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Australian National University, Monash University and University of Queensland come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Bachelor's Degree

Australia

Bachelor of Economics

SP Jain School of Global Management — The Bachelor of Economics (BEC) at SP Jain School of Global Management is an accelerated 30-month degree that provides an in-depth understanding of economics in a global...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

30 months full-time programDuration

Full TimeMode

JanuaryIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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2Bachelor's Degree

QS World #30 #4 in Australia Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Law, Governance & Policy

Australian National University — Law, governance & policy at Australian National University is offered through multiple in-person and online programs. The list includes Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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3Bachelor's Degree

QS World #37 #5 in Australia Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bachelor of Actuarial Science

Monash University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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4Master's Degree

QS World #37 #5 in Australia Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Master of International Development Practice

Monash University

Master's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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5Bachelor's Degree

QS World #42 #6 in Australia Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)

University of Queensland — The Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland is designed to develop technical skills in economic analysis, financial and econo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 Years (or part time equivalent)Duration

Mode

Semester 1Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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6Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies at the University of Western Sydney offers a comprehensive exploration of humanitarian practices and development theo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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7Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Western Sydney University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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8Bachelor's Degree

QS World #587 #30 in Australia Australia

BACHELOR OF POLICY, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS

Bond University — The Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics at Bond University is an interdisciplinary degree that equips students with the analytical tools and critical thinking sk...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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9Bachelor's Degree

QS World #587 #30 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics

Bond University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #30 (Australian National University) to #587 (Bond University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Queensland is cited most (28,103,802 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 8 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Economics & Public Policy in Australia?

Australian National University (QS World #30), Monash University (QS World #37) and University of Queensland (QS World #42) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Economics & Public Policy in Australia?

Of those with published fees, Monash University is the least expensive at about USD 30,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 2, ahead of Bond University (2).

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