Key facts

Domestic students course information.

Entry requirements

Entry is based on a bachelor qualification, or graduate diploma qualification in a relevant discipline.

Entry is based on a bachelor qualification, or graduate diploma qualification in a relevant discipline. English language requirements must also be met.

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Duration
  • 1 or 1.5 or 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Number of Units (Subjects)
  • 16 units (96 credit points)
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Fees
  • Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply)
  • Full Fee
  • International
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CRICOS code
  • 064590K
Start Dates and Campus
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Course information

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Economics influences almost every aspect of business, government and society. Policy makers and leaders in all organisations need to understand the economics interactions of global political and commercial systems, whilst considering living standards, and resource and environmental constraints. Economists provide these insights and influence decisions about how to prioritise actions and allocate resources in a continuously changing environment.

UNE's Master of Economics is perfectly positioned to build your expertise and hone your analytical skills to solve today’s economic challenges and advance your career.

Why study the Master of Economics with UNE?

If you’re passionate about economic development, agricultural and resource economics, or efficiency and productivity analysis, our Master of Economics will deepen your skills and knowledge in the field of economics. You can choose to expand your current knowledge of economics or diversify your expertise into an area you have not previously studied.

This course is for you if you hold a bachelor degree with a relevant major or a graduate diploma in a relevant discipline and want to expand your knowledge. It will also suit you if you have a degree in an area unrelated to economics and wish to develop specialised knowledge and skills in this field.

Our staff have research and teaching strengths in economics, agricultural and resource economics, applied econometrics and economic history. We also have a strong record of cross-disciplinary research. Our goal is to produce evidence-based analysis of practical significance. In apply our disciplinary skills, we seek to deliver solid, commercial and sustainable benefits to our regional, national and global stakeholders.

Our economics postgraduate courses were awarded 5-star ratings for Learning Resources and Full-Time Employment by the 2021 Good Universities Guide. Students consistently award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support, so whether you study online or on campus, when you choose UNE, you are in good hands.

What makes our course different?

Our flexible Master's degree by coursework puts you in control of your studies. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Progress through the general program or target your studies by completing a major in agricultural and resource economics, economic development, economics or efficiency and productivity analysis.
  • Choose from a range of units within your major or the general program to focus your study on topics of interest and relevance to you.
  • Complete a combination of coursework and independent research to hone your research skills and build on your expertise in the direction that is most relevant to your work and career goals.
  • Undertake research and complete a dissertation if you achieve an overall grade point average of 5 (credit grade) throughout your coursework. This will allow you to consider progressing to higher degree research studies.
  • Choose between full-time and part-time studies so you can either fast-track your Master's degree or spread the workload over up to six years part time.
  • Study on campus in Armidale or study online to take advantage of UNE's proven expertise in distance education for experienced professionals.
  • Complete an overseas study tour during your course.
  • Receive advanced standing if you have a bachelor qualification with a major in a relevant discipline or hold a graduate diploma in a relevant discipline.
  • Exit with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Economics or Graduate Diploma in Economics if you choose not to complete the full course at a stage where you satisfy the requirement of either of those courses.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Entry requirements

Select the option that best describes you.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Agricultural economics
  • Economics
  • Econometrics

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Visa Information

On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Agricultural economics
  • Economics
  • Econometrics

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Visa Information

Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.

Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

  • A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
  • Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
  • Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.

  • If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

  • If you are admitted under Rule A, you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing .
  • If you are admitted under Rule B, you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing.

Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:

  • BUS505 Research Methods
  • BUS581A Capstone Project
  • BUS581C Dissertation

> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Agricultural economics
  • Economics
  • Econometrics

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.

  • If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

  • If you are admitted under Rule A, you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing .
  • If you are admitted under Rule B, you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing.

Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:

  • BUS505 Research Methods
  • BUS581A Capstone Project
  • BUS581C Dissertation

> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Course structure

To qualify for the award a candidate admitted under Rule (a) shall complete units to the value of 96 credit points including not more than 18 credit points at 100-level, not more than 18 credit points at 200-level, not more than 24 credit points at 300/400-level and at least 36 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study.

To qualify for the award a candidate admitted under Rule (b) shall complete units to the value of 96 credit points including not more than 18 credit points at 300/400-level and at least 36 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study.

To qualify for the award a candidate admitted under Rule (c) shall complete units to the value of 96 credit points including not more than 12 credit points at 300/400-level and at least 36 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study.

96 credit points

For candidates admitted under Rule (a)

54 credit points

Complete the following units:

6 credit points

And complete 6 credit points from the following units:

24 credit points

And complete ONE of the following Additional Core Units options:

Option 1 Capstone Project
OR
Option 2 Dissertation

For candidates completing Option 1, complete the following unit AND 12 credit points at 500-level chosen from either the General Program or relevant Major.

24 credit points

And complete ONE of the following Additional Core Units options:

Option 1 Capstone Project and 12 credit points at 500-level chosen from either the General Program or relevant Major
OR
Option 2 Dissertation

For candidates completing Option 2, complete the following unit:

42 credit points

Complete ONE Major OR the General Program from the following

42 credit points

Complete 42 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 54 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:

36 credit points

Complete 36 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 48 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

42 credit points

Complete 42 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 54 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

30 credit points

Complete 30 credit points from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone project BUS581A will need to complete 42 credit points with at least 12 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:

36 credit points

Complete 36 credit points from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 48 credit points with at least 12 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

96 credit points

For candidates admitted under Rule (b)

24 credit points

24 credit points block advanced standing granted for completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree with a major in a relevant discipline.

30 credit points

Complete the following unit:

24 credit points

And complete ONE of the following Additional Core Units options:

Option 1 Capstone Project
OR
Option 2 Dissertation

For candidates completing Option 1, complete the following unit AND 12 credit points at 500-level chosen from either the General Program or relevant Major.

24 credit points

And complete ONE of the following Additional Core Units options:

Option 1 Capstone Project and 12 credit points at 500-level chosen from either the General Program or relevant Major
OR
Option 2 Dissertation

For candidates completing Option 2, complete the following unit:

42 credit points

Candidates may complete ONE Major OR the General Program from the following:

42 credit points

Complete 42 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 54 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:

36 credit points

Complete 36 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 48 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

42 credit points

Complete 42 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 54 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

30 credit points

Complete 30 credit points from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone project BUS581A will need to complete 42 credit points with at least 12 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:

36 credit points

Complete 36 credit points from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 48 credit points with at least 12 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

96 credit points

For candidates admitted under Rule (c)

48 credit points

48 credit points block advanced standing granted for completion of an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma with a major in a relevant discipline.

30 credit points

Complete the following unit:

24 credit points

And complete ONE of the following Additional Core Units options:

Option 1 Capstone Project
OR
Option 2 Dissertation

For candidates completing Option 1, complete the following unit AND 12 credit points at 500-level chosen from either the General Program or relevant Major.

24 credit points

And complete ONE of the following Additional Core Units options:

Option 1 Capstone Project and 12 credit points at 500-level chosen from either the General Program or relevant Major
OR
Option 2 Dissertation

For candidates completing Option 2, complete the following unit:

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Candidates completing Core Unit Option 1 Capstone Project BUS581A will need to complete 30 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 500-level from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

Fees and scholarships

How much will it cost?

Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:

Fee typeCost
Full Fee
$27,640*
International
$32,254*
Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply)
$15,426*
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time$351
*The costs will depend on the units you choose to study as the cost of individual units vary. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require less than 48 credit points the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course. For more information, please see fees and costs.

*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.

What are the course fee payment options?

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.

If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.

Full Fee places are mostly in postgraduate coursework degrees. In a full fee place you pay the tuition fee set for your course, however you may be eligible for a FEE-HELP Loan to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.

If you are enrolled in a Full Fee place and there is a direct connection between your work and your study, you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction.

UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.

UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.

Scholarships

UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.

The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.

UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.

Your career

Career outcomes

You will graduate from UNE’s Master of Economics with advanced skills in economic analysis, economic and social policy development, project management and policy evaluation. This will give you career opportunities in government and non-government organisations, including positions such as:

  • economist
  • policy analyst
  • researcher
  • project officer
  • consultant.

If you achieve strong results and perform well in the research component, you could proceed to a doctoral program in economics and pursue an academic or research career.

Other career information

Economists are in demand in a wide range of sectors and their skills and knowledge command a premium in the labour market. The income of people with qualifications in economics place them in the top 3 per cent of wage earners in Australia, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s research

Course outcomes

This course can provide a formal advanced-level qualification in the field of economics for graduates who hold at least an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification. It is also a broadening course for those who wish to extend their knowledge of economics into areas not previously studied such as Economic Development and Agricultural and Resource Economics. This is a program that can be pursued through a combination of coursework and independent research so that you can develop research skills and expertise that are relevant to your work and career goals. Finally, it can be a qualifying step towards higher studies, particularly the PhD in Economics program.
  1. identify, coherently explain and synthesise core and advanced economic concepts, including recent developments in the discipline;
  2. frame and critically analyse problems in terms of core and advanced economic concepts and principles, apply advanced economic reasoning and analytical skills, including quantitative techniques where appropriate, in order to make informed judgements and decisions, and plan and execute a research-based project;
  3. use advanced quantitative economic analytical methods to select and apply an appropriate empirical method to address typical problems faced by economists, and critically evaluate the results;
  4. reflect on and evaluate: the nature and implications of assumptions and value judgments in economic analysis and policy; interactions between economic thinking and economic events, both historical and contemporary; the responsibilities of economists and their role in society; and
  5. communicate complex ideas clearly and coherently, in written form and interactive oral form to expert and non-expert audiences, individually or in collaborative contexts.
Knowledge of a Discipline

The course will provide students with an opportunity to learn core concepts in economics, agricultural and resource economics, economic development and efficiency and productivity analysis. These concepts will be taught through lectures, readings and online components and will be assessed through various types of assessments such as assignments, examinations and report writing. The Master of Economics course offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in a real-world context. This course emphasises the use and application of economic skills in regional, national and international contexts. A global perspective is important in understanding issues confronting economists in a continuously changing environment.

Communication Skills

In this course, students will develop, enhance and promote effective communication skills. These will be taught, practised and assessed in various units within the course. Students are expected to articulate knowledge in different schools of thought through activities such as assignment and report writing and oral discourse. Students will also participate in online discussions with different stakeholders.

Problem Solving

Students will combine discipline knowledge with information literacy skills to develop their adeptness in being able to apply critical thinking to identify problems and to formulate solutions, particularly through the application of advanced discipline knowledge to real-world issues.

Information Literacy

Students will be taught and assessed on skills to examine, analyse and interpret economic, quantitative and qualitative data and information. Students will acquire information through different forms of media and use this in the framework stipulated in different areas of study within the course.

Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility

Students are taught numerous dimensions of social responsibility in relation to economic decision making. Students are also taught the importance of acknowledging and respecting the viewpoints and ideas of others, and understanding the cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social dimensions of economic issues.

Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning skills are taught and practised in assessment tasks. The discipline knowledge, information literacy and problem solving skills obtained in this course equip students with the ability to understand, interpret and critically evaluate regional, national and international economic issues. Students have the opportunity to undertake independent research and gain experience in oral seminar presentations.

Independence and Collaboration

Students will have worked independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group to achieve common goals, solve problems, contribute specialist knowledge and contribute to group performance.

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Studying online

At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.

We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*

*The Good Universities Guide

A five-star experience

2024 Overall Experience Good University Logo

Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
2024 Student Experience Good University Logo

No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

QILT Student Experience Survey
2024 Teaching Quality Good University Logo

Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

Good Universities Guide 2024
Woman studying online at home

Studying online

At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.

As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.

To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.

Studying on Campus

Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.

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UNE has a great reputation for econometrics and I was confident my supervisors and the univeristy would offer good support.

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It only requires determination, passion and open-mindedness to study at UNE. It’s a university of great opportunities, resources and support.

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you can apply at any time. Apply now and we'll get you started in the next possible intake.

Preparing to apply

You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.

The kind of documents you need will depend on:

  • Your preferred course/s
  • Your personal circumstances
Applying to UNE is quick and easy. If you are applying as a
, the application process may be a little different depending on who you are and what you want to study.

Preparing to apply

You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.

The kind of documents you need will depend on:

  • Your preferred course/s
  • Your personal circumstances

Important Dates

Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.

If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.

IntakeApplication Closing DateTrimester Start Date
Trimester 116 February 202426 February 2024
Trimester 214 June 202424 June 2024

Important Notice for Prospective Students

For accurate, up-to-date details on entry requirements, course structure, and other essential information, please consult the UNE Student Handbook before applying or enrolling. The Handbook provides comprehensive guidance to assist in your decision-making process. We apologise for any inconvenience.