Master of Arts in Economics (Thesis): Fees & Entry Requirements at Dalhousie University, Canada

Master of Arts in Economics (Thesis)

Canada

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What will I learn?

This intensive 12-month course of study prepares students for PhD-level study in economics or to pursue a career as an economic analyst in the public or private sector. MA students complete courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory and econometrics as well as three economic field courses.Areas of specialization for the MA are open subject to the fields of economics represented in the graduate course offerings in any given year and the ability of students to arrange a supervisor. Students interested in an area other than those represented by the graduate course offerings in a given year must secure a supervisor (in the department) to be able to pursue their interests.

Study options

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,630.00 (11,29,844) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,630.00 (11,29,844) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Entrance requires an Honours BA (or BSc) in Economics (not Business) with an average of at least 75 percent (B or 3.3 on a scale where 4.3 is the maximum GPA) at Dalhousie standards in classes in economics and related fields. An Honours degree in Economics is expected to consist of a four-year (i.e. 20 credit) bachelor's degree that includesIntroductory micro and macro economicsIntermediate micro and macro economicsAdvanced micro and macro economicsSenior economics field coursesStatisticsEconometricsLinear algebraCalculus Transcript submission for new applicants-For your initial application to graduate studies we only require your unofficial academic transcripts for each post-secondary institution you have attended.Two letters of reference are required for admission into a graduate degree.Four-year bachelor's degree.Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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