
Graduate Diploma in Economics
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The Graduate Diploma in Economics equips you with the critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills required for a rewarding career in a diverse range of roles in the public and private sectors. The course is designed for both recent graduates and professionals seeking training in economic theory and applications for career progression or a career change. It is suitable for those with little or no undergraduate background in economics. The course may serve as a pathway to the Master of Economics.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 053965G
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Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Economics equips you with the critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills required for a rewarding career in a diverse range of roles in the public and private sectors. The course is designed for both recent graduates and professionals seeking training in economic theory and applications for career progression or a career change. It is suitable for those with little or no undergraduate background in economics. The course may serve as a pathway to the Master of Economics.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Economics requires: - a bachelor's degree, from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate with a minimum pass average, or an equivalent qualification. You can progress from the Graduate Diploma to the Master of Economics , after successful completion of the shorter course with a minimum credit (65%) average. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Economics requires: - a bachelor's degree, from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate with a minimum pass average, or an equivalent qualification. 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
60%
60%
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
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Economics requires: - a bachelor's degree, from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate with a minimum pass average, or an equivalent qualification. You can progress from the Graduate Diploma to the Master of Economics , after successful completion of the shorter course with a minimum credit (65%) average. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Economics requires: - a bachelor's degree, from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate with a minimum pass average, or an equivalent qualification.
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 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $58,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Economicssydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

