The University of Queensland has an outstanding scholarship opportunity for those seeking to pursue advanced economics training. Their flagship program, the Master of Advanced Economics, offers formal techniques of economic analysis and econometrics to provide advanced and high-level training. This program is ideal for individuals who have achieved excellent results in their prior bachelor honours degree or postgraduate degree in economics or a related field.
The Master of Advanced Economics is a first-year equivalent to a PhD program in the United States, aimed at developing advanced technical skills in economics. It can serve as a standalone credential for professional economists in both the private and public sectors, or as a pathway to a PhD program.
The program consists of 16-24 units, with applications being accepted twice annually, with deadlines on 30 April and 30 September. However, the program solely begins in February each year. The selection process is competitive, and only applications that are complete and contain all necessary documentation will be evaluated.
Degree Level:
The University of Queensland, Australia is currently offering scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year, specifically for their Master of Advanced Economics program. These scholarships are available to students who wish to pursue a Masters level program at the University of Queensland.
Subjects:
This scholarship program is specifically for the Master of Advanced Economics program at the University of Queensland, which focuses on providing advanced and high-level training in formal techniques of economic analysis and econometrics. Therefore, the available subject under this scholarship is Economics.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Master of Advanced Economics program at the University of Queensland offers a scholarship opportunity for eligible candidates. All applicants who apply for the program will be automatically assessed for a scholarship. The school may choose to offer a limited number of scholarship packages at its discretion. The specific benefits of the scholarship packages are not specified and may vary depending on the selection committee’s decision.
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is open to international students.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Master of Advanced Economics (MAdvEcon) program at the University of Queensland, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have completed a bachelor honours degree or a postgraduate degree in economics or a related field.
- Achieved outstanding results in their previous degree.
- Have a strong desire to develop advanced technical skills in economics.
The Master of Advanced Economics program is specifically designed for individuals who have a strong foundation in economics and want to further develop their skills in formal techniques of economic analysis and econometrics. The program consists of 16 units and is ideal for individuals seeking to pursue a career as a professional economist in the private or public sectors or pursue a PhD in economics.
Application Procedure:
Your application for the MAdvEcon must include relevant supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Evidence of English language requirements
- Academic CV
- Cover letter – explaining your motivation for applying for the degree
- GMAT/GRE score sheets (if you have them)
- Two referee reports. For a blank report please request one at [email protected]
