The Economics Department offers the following research degrees:

Master of Philosophy

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two year full-time equivalent research degree and candidates will enrol in a time-based research unit to undertake and complete a research thesis.

The MPhil will replace all existing masters by research degrees so that from 2006, the only research Master degree available to commencing research candidates is the MPhil. Candidates currently enrolled in one of the existing masters by research degree will be able to transfer to the MPhil once approval for the transfer has been received from the Faculty. Currently enrolled research masters candidates will be able to continue in and graduate with their current degree should they so wish.

Admission Requirements
The following five entry points to the MPhil have been approved and are based on equivalence with a minimum Honours Class 2.

1. Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated research experience (co-authorship on a paper or other quantifiable experience able to be assessed by the Committee).
2. Bachelor’s degree with a satisfactorily completed Macquarie University postgraduate certificate in research preparation.
3. Bachelor’s degree with a satisfactorily completed honours degree which includes a research project normally worth at least 25% of the honours program load.
4. Bachelor’s degree with a satisfactorily completed coursework Master including a research project normally worth at least 25% of the Master program load.
5. Bachelor’s degree with a satisfactorily completed postgraduate diploma including a research component worth 25% of the program load and directly related to the acquisition of research skills.

Doctor of Philosophy

The normal entry requirement is a Bachelor degree with first class honours or second class honours division 1, or a Master degree with a substantial research component. The degree can be completed in 2-5 years full time or 2-7 years part time.

Further Information

Applicants for research degrees are expected to investigate the the Department of Economics Staff Research Areas of Interest and the Faculty Research areas and to contact potential staff supervisors in their areas of interest prior to completing their application.

When this supervision is in place, the Student Support section of the EFS website provides assistance, and the How to apply page will provide assistance concerning admissions , fees, forms and important dates.