Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Economics in Ottawa Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,355
(c. USD20,974.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Economics explores how societies make choices when resources are limited and examines the drivers of prosperity. This social science encompasses financial matters along with wider historical, social, and cultural aspects, analyzing everything from individual decisions (microeconomics) to national policies, business sectors, and monetary systems (macroeconomics). Its comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to understanding economic systems distinguishes it from related fields like Business or Finance. Specialized coursework in areas such as employment, environmental resources, and market structures will give you valuable professional skills. Since economic conditions constantly evolve, our curriculum stays current with emerging theories, data, and global developments affecting the discipline. Quantitative skills play a significant role in our Economics program, so prior mathematical proficiency is advised. With intimate class settings, students benefit from personalized faculty guidance and an interactive academic atmosphere that encourages innovative perspectives. Our distinguished professors are internationally recognized scholars who bring cutting-edge research into the classroom. Annually, we design elective courses tailored to both student demand and faculty expertise, offering distinctive educational and investigative experiences found only at our institution.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission as an International Student, you must currently reside outside of Canada and you are not a Canadian citizen. To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead, you will need the following: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration; Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12); Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60
Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19), Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17), Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50).
Tuition
CAD
29,355