Division of Economic and Financial Studies

Research Degrees

The Division is committed to providing the support needed by its research students to undertake quality research and complete their degree on time. Support includes teaching and supervision; adequate physical resources; and funding for essential research costs and approved conference travel.

Macquarie values highly the contribution of postgraduate students to the University’s research program. The University has distinguished itself as one of Australia’s leading research universities through outstanding achievements in terms of Centres of Excellence, research income, citations ranking, its highly successful Research Park, and commercialisation of intellectual property 

The Division of Economics and Financial Studies offers Higher Degree Research Programs leading to Doctor of Philosophy and Masters of Pilosophy. Please note that the Division offers PhD scholarships in addition to the University scholarships.

Students who do not satisfy the requirement of a substantial research experience, may qualify for entry to a PhD by successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods. 

Applicants for research degrees are expected to investigate the various research areas in the Division, scrutinize the appropriate Department websites and contact potential supervisors in their area of interest prior to completing their application. If supervisors are not available in the area of interest, applicants should contact the Higher Degree Research Co-ordinator in the Department or check out the research areas at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management.

When the appropriate supervision is in place, applicants should familiarize themselves with the Student Support section of the website. The How to apply page provides information on admission fees, forms and important dates.

The EFS Higher Degree Research Guide is a comprehensive guide to all matters relating to research degrees in EFS for candidates. The Higher Degree Research Office Guide for Candidates and Supervisors also has a wealth of information for research candidates at Macquarie University. 

A number of Postgraduate Degrees by Coursework are also offered by the Division. Please contact the Department in charge for information.