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Master of Financial Economics
The Australian National University
- Canberra, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A three-year degree on how financial markets affect the economy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Financial Economics. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Credit Analyst
Curriculum
- Year 1: becoming an economist
- Economic policy and principles
- Mathematics and statistics for economics
- Capitalism. Year 2: corporate finance and investment
- Mathematical economics and econometrics
- Macro- and microeconomics
- Financial systems crises and regulatory frameworks
- Development economics. Final year offers further finance and economics options.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Hold an accepted bachelor degree or international equivalent and meet the program-specific academic
- cognate-study and English language requirements.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or accepted international equivalent; Cognate background where the program requires it
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19
- PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate where applicable
- English-language evidence where required
- Passport/identity documentation
- Program-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the exact ANU program requirements
- prepare academic and English-language documents
- submit the international application through the ANU/UAC route shown on the official program page. HDR applicants should first identify a supervisor and follow college-specific pre-application requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,225 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Acton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ANU College of Business and Economics |
| Department | Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2026
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,225 AUD per year. The application fee is $150 AUD. The deposit is $20,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $36,000 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19, PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements.