Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
31,265
(c. USD22,482.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This rigorous 12-month program equips students for doctoral studies in economics or careers as economic analysts across public and private sectors. MA candidates undertake coursework in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, plus three specialized economics courses.
Specialization options for the MA remain flexible, contingent upon available graduate economics courses each year and students' ability to find faculty supervision. Those wishing to explore areas beyond current course offerings must arrange supervision from a department faculty member to pursue their chosen focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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 .
English language proficiency test score:
- Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
- Written TOEFL: 580
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7
- CanTest: 4.5 (with no band score lower than 4.0)
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE) : A-
- Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
The application deadline for September admission is Apr 01.
Tuition
CAD
31,265