Overview

Studying Economics teaches you how to examine people’s ideas and come to your own soundly-based conclusions. No matter what career you’re aspiring to, you will find Economics invaluable.

Why study Economics at University of Otago?

Economics is an exciting, dynamic, contemporary field. Economics affects everyone and applies to a range of disciplines including business, politics, history, law, health sciences and biotechnology.

It deals with topics such as unemployment, economic growth, housing, income inequality, international trade, sustainable development and the environment. You name the field, Economics plays a part.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Principles and Policy

Principles of Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

Macroeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-14 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can be submitted year-round, with support from a supervisor.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the degree programme shall be subject to the approval of the Senate.

Every candidate must be a university graduate and produce evidence of ability to undertake research in the area of proposed study.

A candidate for a Master's degree may apply to transfer to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, and may have the date of admission backdated as is considered appropriate.

Initial admission to the degree programme shall normally be provisional, and shall be confirmed on receipt of a supervisory agreement and a satisfactory progress report after no less than six months and no more than 12 months of full- or part-time study.

Tuition Fee

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International

37303 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37303 USD per year during 36 months.
National

7177 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7177 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.