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Graduate Diploma in Political Economy

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The Graduate Diploma in 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 Graduate Diploma in Political Economy will provide you with a deeper knowledge of current economic challenges and trends.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 064137J
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Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in 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 Graduate Diploma in Political Economy will provide you with a deeper 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.

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Political Economy requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification You can progress from the Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Political Economy requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, including a major in the social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) 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 candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Political Economy requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification You can progress from the Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Political Economy requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, including a major in the social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Political Economy with a minimum credit (65%) 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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$47,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Diploma in Political Economysydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
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  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Diploma in Political Economy at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements