Doctor of Economics (DEcon)
Information valid for students commencing 2012
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2012
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7509
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applications need to have held an approved:
- bachelors degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 7 years; or
- an approved masters degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 4 years; or
- a PhD in commerce, economics or management studies from this university, or another tertiary institution.
Additional application information
Application information and requirements are outlined in the program rules.
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Business, Economics & Law
Email: bel@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7111
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2012
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7509
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applications need to have held an approved:
- bachelors degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 7 years; or
- an approved masters degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 4 years; or
- a PhD in commerce, economics or management studies from this university, or another tertiary institution.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Doctor of Economics?
This program is not a Research Higher Degree program. If you wish to undertake a research higher degree program, please refer to the Doctor of Philosophy, or the Master of Philosophy. This award is for scholars and professionals who have made a significant contribution towards the study of commerce, economics or management. It is the highest award in these disciplines.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Applications need to have held an approved:
- bachelors degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 7 years; or
- an approved masters degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 4 years; or
- a PhD in commerce, economics or management studies from this university, or another tertiary institution.
Additional application information
Application information and requirements are outlined in the program rules.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Applications need to have held an approved:
- bachelors degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 7 years; or
- an approved masters degree from this university, or another tertiary institution, for a period of at least 4 years; or
- a PhD in commerce, economics or management studies from this university, or another tertiary institution.
Additional application requirements
Application information and requirements are outlined in the program rules.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Economics
Submission of published and unpublished material for examination which constitutes an original, scholarly and substantial contribution to knowledge in commerce, economics or management studies. Refer to DEcon rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
