Graduate Certificate in Political Economy

Learn to view economic questions in their social and political context, and from different perspectives through the Graduate Certificate 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.The Graduate Certificate 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.

Admission requirement

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Political Economy requires:

• a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
• evidence of a minimum of three yearsrecent, relevant, professional experience.

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.

What you'll study