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Overview
Research in the Department of Economics addresses vital issues like poverty, climate change and fluctuating housing markets. Learn specialized analytical methods and powerful quantitative tools. Enhance your learning with hands-on experience through cooperative education. Both our MA and PhD economics degrees provide training in economic theory and econometrics and engage students in a supervised research project. The Economics program is offered at University of Victoria, British Columbia.
Areas of focus
Economic theory and econometrics applied to policy issues in:
- Environmental and resources economics
- Labour economics
- Industrial organization
- Development and growth
- Economics of Indigenous peoples
- Finance
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- The economics MA program is designed to give you a foundation in economic theory and econometrics.
- You’ll supplement this education by taking electives with an applied focus.
- Choose between the thesis or extended essay program option.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Econometrics View 71 other Masters in Economics in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Required
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants to either program must satisfy the department that they have the necessary skills in mathematics, statistics, as well as written and verbal communication to undertake the program. To this end, the department may require evidence of appropriate writing skills prior to admission.
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree from a Canadian or U.S. university are ordinarily not required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), although it may be an advantage to do so. All other students must take the GRE. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and/or the Graduate Adviser may require any student to complete this aptitude exam.
- Applicants who have minimal undergraduate training in economics may be considered for a preliminary program. Such students typically have a cumulative GPA of 7.0 (A-) or higher from their undergraduate degree
Tuition Fee
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International
5074 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5074 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
4022 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4022 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Victoria
1490 - 2092 CAD /month
Living costs
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Funding
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