NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Economics in Wolfville Canada | Acadia University
Acadia University
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Wolfville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,832
(c. USD16,387.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Economics provides a structured approach to analyze the choices we face. Every day, individuals navigate economic decisions, just as nations tackle pivotal economic policies. Through economics education, you'll gain essential skills applicable to both everyday living and national prosperity. You'll develop within a supportive setting designed to shape you into a skilled, contemporary economist.
At Acadia, you can opt for either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in economics. The program allows flexible pairing with business or other disciplines through double majors. BA students can access co-op placements to blend academic learning with professional practice. The honors track enables specialized research and advanced skill development, complemented by personalized faculty guidance.
An economics degree from Acadia launches you toward outstanding achievements. Our proven results speak for themselves—graduates consistently gain entry to top-tier graduate programs and build rewarding careers in banking, public service, consulting, and beyond.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission from High School
When planning their secondary school programs, students should note that a number of courses taken in the first university year have secondary school prerequisites. Generally, students continuing university work in subjects available in secondary school are advised to have senior year secondary school standing in those subjects.
Only academic (university preparatory) high school courses are acceptable for admission.
All students must present a penultimate (NS Grade 11 or equivalent) high school year course in mathematics
Required courses:
- English 12
- Four additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced course
Admission from the International Baccalaureate Program
Students will be considered for admission using the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24. Students admitted to Acadia University with a score of 30 or higher on the IB Diploma will receive 30 credit hours (30h) of university credit.
Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma will be considered based on their coursework. Acadia gives individual credit for IB courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6, or 7.
Additional Grade 12 courses necessary for specific programs
- Bachelor of Arts – Mathematics 12 or Precalculus 12 or Calculus 12
English Language Proficiency
TOEFL score is 80 (PBT 550) with a minimum score of 90 (PBT 580) with no subtest score below 20. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no subtest score below 6.0), a CAEL score of 70 (with no subtest score below 60), a PTE Academic score of 61 (no subtest score below 60), Cambridge English: Advanced with a total of 176 (no subtest score below 169), and MELAB with an overall score of 80.
Tuition
CAD
22,832