
Graduate Diploma in Economics | Melbourne Business School
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If you are looking for flexibility by completing a shorter graduate qualification in economics, the Melbourne Business Schools Graduate Diploma in Economics provides this. You should acquire and be able to apply the skills of a professional economist at an honours level. Those with good results will be eligible for graduate level study in economics and econometrics at the Masters and Graduate Research levels.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 083552C
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Course overview
If you are looking for flexibility by completing a shorter graduate qualification in economics, the Melbourne Business Schools Graduate Diploma in Economics provides this. You should acquire and be able to apply the skills of a professional economist at an honours level. Those with good results will be eligible for graduate level study in economics and econometrics at the Masters and Graduate Research levels.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, or equivalent. and have completed the following prerequisite subjects: - Econometrics (ECOM20001) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON20002) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON20001) with as score of 75%, or equivalent - Quantitative Methods 2 (ECON20003) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a major with a strong analytical or mathematical component (such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics etc). The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the mid-year 2026 intake onwards. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. eted a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, or equivalent. and have completed the following prerequisite subjects: - Econometrics (ECOM20001) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON20002) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON20001) with as score of 75%, or equivalent - Quantit Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
75%
75%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, or equivalent. and have completed the following prerequisite subjects: - Econometrics (ECOM20001) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON20002) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON20001) with as score of 75%, or equivalent - Quantitative Methods 2 (ECON20003) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a major with a strong analytical or mathematical component (such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics etc). The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the mid-year 2026 intake onwards. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. eted a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, or equivalent. and have completed the following prerequisite subjects: - Econometrics (ECOM20001) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON20002) with a score of 75%, or equivalent - Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON20001) with as score of 75%, or equivalent - Quantit
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $56,992per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Economics | Melbourne Business Schoolstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

