StudyQA — Master: Economics — University of New England

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The Master of Economics program is an excellent means of obtaining advanced-level qualifications in the disciplines of Economics, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Econometrics which are all areas of research and teaching strength at UNE. The program can be studied on a full-time basis over one and a half years, or by part-time or distance education for up to four years. This is a flexible program that can be pursued through independent research or 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.

Why study with us?
Better earning power, better career prospects

* UNE was awarded 5 out of 5 stars for Getting a Job and overall student satisfaction 4 out of 5 stars for Graduate Salaries for academic qualification of staff (Source: The Good Universities Guide 2012)

Develop valuable skills for immediate real-world application

* Apply what you learned last night at work today!

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Benefit from UNE's 50 years of excellence in distance education

* With personal assistance from unit coordinators and the GSB administrative staff, you will always feel supported.

How our teaching works
With more than 12,500 of its 17,000 students studying via the Internet, UNE is at the forefront of online learning. Our students access their materials via our Student Portal myUNE. Teaching material including topic notes, readings, podcasts, discussion spaces and links to online resources are located on our Learning Management System, Moodle. Your lecturer will interact with you via Moodle and is also available by email or phone. Textbooks are supplied through our bookshop.

1. A candidate shall have fulfilled the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution, provided that the degree or qualification:(a) is accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator or nominee as sufficient qualification for admission to the proposed course of study; and(b) required a minimum of four years of full-time study, or required three years of full-time study and, in addition, the applicant has completed a preliminary program of postgraduate study at a sufficiently high level and in a field of study considered appropriate by the school on the advice of the course coordinator or nominee as being adequate preparation for candidature, or the applicant has provided other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature; or(c) is accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator or nominee as having gained a Credit or better in 200-, 300- and 400-level units and a pass or better in 500-level units towards satisfying the requirements of the Qualifying Course for Admission to Candidature for the Degree of Master.2. An applicant for admission to candidature, on an on- or off-campus, full-time or part-time or basis shall apply as prescribed, by the prescribed date.3. After admission to candidature candidates shall have a program of study and dissertation or thesis topic approved by the relevant head of school or nominee on the recommendation of the course coordinator.4. Upon approval of an application for admission to candidature, the school shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University (equivalent to the rank of Academic Level B or higher). The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature. The supervisor shall report to the school annually on the progress of the candidate, if required to do so by the school, and carry out any other duties delegated by the school. The supervisor may recommend to the school that the candidate be withdrawn from candidature, in such cases, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken