At Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, Economics (MA) is offered as a master's degree in Economics programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 3,315 per semester for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Economics
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,315 / semester
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Master of Arts (MA) in Economics prepares students for PhD-level study or careers as economic analysts in the public or private sector through a 12-month intensive, course-based program, with the option to switch to a thesis stream after the first year. Core coursework covers Macroeconomic Theory, Microeconomic Theory, and Econometrics I, alongside graduate-level electives in specialized fields of economics. The program is offered full-time only and delivered in person on the Halifax campus, with the thesis-stream option extending the program to a minimum of 16 months. Applicants need an honours BA or BSc in Economics or equivalent, with at least a B+ (upper second-class) average, and a background in economics beyond the introductory level, including advanced theory, statistics, econometrics, applied field courses, calculus, and linear algebra. Admission for a September start requires applications by April 1 for international applicants or June 1 for Canadian applicants.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an honours BA or BSc in Economics or equivalent, with at least a B+ (upper second-class) average in economics and related fields, and a background in economics beyond the introductory level, including advanced theory, statistics, econometrics, applied field courses, calculus I and II, and linear algebra; applicants must also meet Dalhousie's minimum English language proficiency requirement, with conditional admission available pending an ESL test or the English for Academic Purposes program.
