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This degree is designed for students with a strong background in mathematics, or professionals requiring high-end training in some aspects of economic theory and applications. It is also suitable for students seeking a stepping stone towards a PhD in the area of economics.In this course you will analyse real-world matters, from public policy to law and financial markets. At the University of Sydney you will receive advanced training in economics and a pathway to higher degree study. With innovative instruction in cutting-edge economic theory and applications, it is a challenging graduate program in economics for highly focused students.Our classes are small and you will learn the methods of economic modelling and the art and science of working with data using sophisticated tools. We have a long tradition of excellence and dynamic research activities in all fields of economics.Please note: There is also a Graduate Diploma in Economics for those students seeking a pathway into a career in economics.

The Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication and Culture is a unique degree that offers a flexible program of study in multiple aspects of digital communication and culture, including the latest developments in internet platforms, social media, research tools, digital audiences, mobile media, online governance, cross-media creative and games.This degree provides a comprehensive platform from which to engage with digital technologies and their cultural contexts. You will gain an understanding of the recent literature on technological change and its cultural contexts.You will develop a critical understanding of the following areas: aesthetics and politics of computer games and mobile media production and circulation of knowledge in the digital era diverse meanings and operations of networks the activity of digital media audiences diverse forms of regulation of the internet.You may choose elective units based on selected and recommended pathways from Arts and Social Sciences, Sydney College of the Arts, Interactive Design and Electronic Arts and Information Technologies.

Understand the challenges of sustainable human development on a local, national and global scale. This program provides theoretical foundations and opportunities for practice-based understanding of development policy, programs and outcomes. You can intern at local or overseas organisations, undertake a field school, and complete a research-based supervised dissertation.Address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, human rights, peace and conflict studies, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology.Benefit from workshops, seminars and conferences in a research-driven environment, and from our strong commitment to building industry relationships in a global city.

The Graduate Diploma in Design equips you with an understanding of the role of design in today’s business landscape and the ability to apply design thinking in practice. You’ll learn how to use design as a framework for solving complex problems and have an opportunity to apply design methods in practical projects that are based on real-world scenarios. Through a combination of core units, advanced core units and electives you will acquire broad skills in communication, information literacy, inventiveness and critical thinking.You can choose to focus on Design Innovation or on Strategic Design in your Major Project. Depending on your focus , you will learn about the principles of design-led innovation, developing strategies for innovation and devising practices that lead to a strategic advantage in the market.

The only Cultural Studies degree on offer in Australia, this program covers diverse topics of popular culture, media, gender, sexuality, globalisation and consumer culture. Using real-world examples, you will learn to analyse cultural forms and debate their significance in context.Through this degree, you will also engage critically with culture in its manifest expressions and gain insight into identity, self-expression and embodiment.Our degree is taught by world-renowned scholars, including Professor Elspeth Probyn and Professor Catherine Driscoll within the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies, who draw upon cutting-edge research in this interdisciplinary field. Engage with a dynamic postgraduate community and undertake cultural research as part of a well- established internship program, in a business, government or not-for-profit body.The course includes a dissertation pathway for students interested in pursuing a higher degree by research after completion.

Apply linguistic skills and know-how in today’s globalised professional and community settings. This new course has a special emphasis on diversity in the language of professional and social engagement.You will learn core concepts of language and culture, and gain skills in applying them in areas ranging from business to education, teaching English to speakers of other languages, community relations, media, medicine, and law.This program offers exciting opportunities to deepen your knowledge of linguistics and cross-cultural communication, and develop new skills as you put this knowledge into practice. Analyse the forms and functions of language, both spoken and written, and study how language connects with visual contexts – gesture, image, film and sound, and digital platforms.You will develop a critical awareness of the connections between language, culture and society. Gain experience and skills in professional practice relating to the application of cross-cultural and linguistic knowledge and skills, and pursue research as a foundation for higher degree research.

Gain a critical understanding of criminology through a broad selection of interdisciplinary units delivered by some of Australia's leading criminologists. Designed for anyone with an interest in crime, punishment and criminal justice, the Criminology program addresses contemporary questions about crime and control within theoretical and policy contexts.ScholarshipsThe John O’Brien Scholarship is available for high achieving students in the Master of Criminology. To find out more visit our Scholarships website.

The Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing invites you to explore and develop your skills in fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more. Throughout your studies you will gain a deep understanding of theories and histories of writing.This degree offers intimate access to Sydney's literary life, including major literary and cultural events and institutions with which the University has close ties, such as the Sydney Writers' Festival. You will experience a constant calendar of readings, performances and community events, as well as a host of celebrated visitors in a superb research environment.We support all kinds of literary ambition in a setting that builds capacity, encourages diversity and experimentation, and supports professional writing. Fundamental to this degree are the core skills of writing, structuring and editing.We offer the most research-focused creative writing program in Australia, built on our strong commitment to integrating creative writing and critical reading. The English Department at the University of Sydney is one of the world's leading centres of literary practice and research, with a thriving graduate coursework and research program.Our teachers are leading writers, critics and editors. The poetry editors of the three leading Australian literary journals are on our staff: - Southerly (Kate Lilley) - Meanjin (Judith Beveridge) - Overland (Peter Minter).

The Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems will provide you with an introduction to the analysis and design of technological, socioeconomic and socioecological systems. Smart cities, megaprojects, power and data grids, ecosystems, communication and transport networks are all complex systems that generate rich interactions among components with interdependencies across systems. This interdependent behaviour challenges for designing and managing complex systems.This program will introduce you to system dynamics, modelling and simulation. It will help you gain further knowledge in the fields of engineering, computer science, information technology, physics, mathematics, health, biology or business, while training you to apply systems thinking in these fields. The graduate diploma will provide you with the skills to operate across disciplinary boundaries, in environments outside the experience of most professionals, particularly in major multinational research and development companies, governments and crisis-management agencies and large health, construction and transport organisations.The core units of study cover quantitative fields of large-scale networks, interdependent civil systems, self-organisation and criticality, statistics and stability analysis. You may also choose some electives in the fields of engineering, ecology, biosecurity or transport.Successful completion of the eight units of study (one year full-time) with a credit average will allow you to progress to the Master of Complex Systems.

If you are a non-IT graduate wishing to upskill and move into the IT industry or enhance your existing career with technology-based qualifications, the Graduate Diploma in Computing will suit you.You will gain a strong foundation in information technologies, learn to design specialist systems, and develop skills integral to a wide range of disciplines such as health, science, engineering and business.This program will provide you with a strong foundation in information technologies. You will be exposed to a range of specialist IT areas, which can then form the basis for further study or a new career in IT.If you are interested in pursuing further study, completing the Graduate Diploma in Computing with a credit average may prepare you for admission to the Master of Information Technology or Master of Information Technology Management.