The Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy provides a foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods that is relevant to the analysis of issues in economic policy. The program includes the core areas of microeconomics and macroeconomics at the diploma level to provide an understanding of the theoretical basis of economic policy analysis. It also provides intermediate-level quantitative methods that are useful in the formal analysis of economic models. Electives can be chosen that allow students to develop a specialization in particular fields of interest.

The Graduate Diploma offers training in economics that can be applied at a variety of levels in business and government. It is also designed to provide access to the Master of Economic Policy program for students without sufficient economics background for direct entry at the Masters level. It forms the first year of a two-year sequence leading the Masters degree. In order to progress to the second (Masters) year of the two-year program students must obtain a pass in the Graduate Diploma with an average of 70%.

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must have a bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution.
2. Applicants should have a performance average of 65% or better (or equivalent) over the last two years of the bachelor degree. For equivalent overseas qualifications, the relative standing of the university may be taken into consideration. As an indication, equivalent overseas grades include a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a first class degree.
3. Applicants who fail to meet the academic entry requirement under (ii) above may be considered for entry if they can demonstrate at least one year of full-time relevant work experience which was undertaken after graduation from the degree.
4. Applicants must have a background in economics, mathematics and quantitative methods at least equivalent to the first courses in an undergraduate economics major at an Australian university. Those without an adequate background will be required to undertake some preliminary coursework in these areas.
5. Applicants must satisfy the University's English Language requirement. 
6. Admission is not automatic and is at the discretion of the Dean.
7. Enrolment for commencement in Semester 2 (July) is only approved by the Coordinator of the program after consideration of the candidate's academic background because certain courses assume prerequisite knowledge from Semester 1 courses.

Applications

• Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents - Postgraduate Coursework Application Form (Local Students)
• International Applicants from outside Australia - Postgraduate Coursework Application Form (International Students)

Information on International Equivalents for Consideraton of Admission can be found here.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The ANU College of Business and Economics offers a limited number of 'HECS-Style' Scholarships in the form of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for Australian students in postgraduate programs. The CSP awards are competitive. For further information, please see the Terms and Conditions of Award and Application Form.