Graduate Diploma in Political Economy
Learn to view economic questions in their social and political context, and from different perspectives through the Graduate Diploma in Political Economy. You will gain a deep understanding of issues such as power and inequality, globalisation and its impact on national economic policy settings, and the trade-offs between the free market and broader social concerns.
Why study with us?
The Graduate Diploma in Political Economy provides extensive knowledge of key trends underlying the global economy and its transformation. The Department of Political Economy is a leading centre for economic analysis and research, and this program attracts a diverse cohort of social scientists seeking a deeper knowledge of economic issues and perspectives from this multifaceted program.
You can undertake elective units from other departments, combining political economy with economics, public policy or international relations. Enhance your existing qualifications in political economy, economics, business, finance or other social sciences.
Campus Information
Camperdown/Darlington
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Intakes
- Feb
- Aug Deadline: Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our Careers and Employability Office, dedicated to business students, offers a range of opportunities to explore your career options, plan your career, develop your skills, and network with recruiters and employers.
Our Careers and Employability Office offers a specialised career service to students across all of our degree programs. We are committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations and equipping you with the skills to thrive in your career.
Our career services will help you:
- plan your career
- develop your career decision making skills
- tailor your resume and job applications
- engage in experiential recruitment activities such as mock interviews and assessment centres
- connect with top graduate recruiters and corporate partners through our programs.
We also offer the award-winning free Job Smart program, which enables international students to gain the skills and professional experience to gain employment when they graduate.
Business School students who engage early with career exploration, professional skill development and industry connections are best equipped to make their mark in today's complex and changing professional world.
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Career Pathways
Graduates enjoy careers in government and international agencies, business, leading research institutions, the community sector and the media.
Our graduates can be found in:
- State and Federal Treasuries
- Leading Australian think tanks
- Private tech companies
- Offices of Federal politicians
- Leading Australian media companies
- Peak Industry Associations
- Non-government organisations
- Labour unions
PSW Opportunity
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
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.
English Language Requirements :
- TOEFL - IBT score - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing
- IELTS score - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
- TOEFL - PBT score - A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing
- Pearsons Test of English - A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
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- Course Code: 064137J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
49500 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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