Master of Political Economy
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The Master of Political Economy focuses on how economic life is shaped by political, institutional, social, cultural and historical factors, and explores different theoretical traditions to ask a variety of questions about markets, the state and households. For those seeking a career in social or policy analysis and research, the Master of Political Economy will provide you with a deep knowledge of current economic challenges and trends.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 079642B
- Program CRICOS-064136K
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Course overview
The Master of Political Economy focuses on how economic life is shaped by political, institutional, social, cultural and historical factors, and explores different theoretical traditions to ask a variety of questions about markets, the state and households. For those seeking a career in social or policy analysis and research, the Master of Political Economy will provide you with a deep knowledge of current economic challenges and trends.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below: Admission to candidature for the Master of Political Economy (1.5 years full-time) requires: - 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 Admission to candidature for the Master of Political Economy (1 year full-time) requires: - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or - an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or - relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to the Master of Political Economy (1.5 years full-time) requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree,including a major in the social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Reduced volume of learning If you have completed a qualification in a relevant discipline or have relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for a reduction in course requirements based on the criteria below. Admission to the Master of Political Economy (1 year full-time) requires: - an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or - relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s, you may be able to enter via the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below: Admission to candidature for the Master of Political Economy (1.5 years full-time) requires: - 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 Admission to candidature for the Master of Political Economy (1 year full-time) requires: - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or - an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or - relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to the Master of Political Economy (1.5 years full-time) requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree,including a major in the social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Reduced volume of learning If you have completed a qualification in a relevant discipline or have relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for a reduction in course requirements based on the criteria below. Admission to the Master of Political Economy (1 year full-time) requires: - an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or - relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s, you may be able to enter via the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
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 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $54,633per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $54,633per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Political Economysydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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