Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,665
(c. USD21,291.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Economics program at the University of British Columbia excels due to its distinguished research faculty, comprehensive training in both theoretical and applied economics, and varied specialization options. Our professors focus on numerous areas, spanning development economics, economic history, econometrics (both applied and theoretical), gender and inequality economics, environmental economics, industrial organization, international finance and trade, labor economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics (applied and theoretical), political economy, and public economics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC with: a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study; or applicants who have a four-year bachelor's degree, or its academic equivalent, which does not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience to offset such deficiencies, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program or faculty and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum TOEFL score required is 93 for the internet-based exam (with minimum component scores of 22 in reading, writing, listening and speaking).
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS): A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the academic (not general) IELTS test.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): A minimum overall score of 59 on the academic (not general) test is required.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): A minimum overall score of 60 is required.
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): A minimum score of 4L for each component of the academic (not general) test is required.
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): A minimum overall MELAB score of 81 is required.
Tuition
CAD
29,665