McMaster University offers Economics (PhD), a doctorate in Economics programme in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Economics
Duration: 4 years
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Economics at McMaster University trains students to become independent economic researchers applying current quantitative methods. Core coursework covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and health economics, with elective fields available in international finance, international trade, labour economics, monetary economics, population economics, and public economics. Admission requires a Master's degree, and applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the university's graduate English proficiency requirement. Students progress from coursework through comprehensive field examinations to an original dissertation completed under faculty supervision, and the programme prepares graduates for both academic economics positions and non-academic research and policy careers. It is completed on a full-time basis over a nominal four years, with typical entry in September, housed within the Department of Economics.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master's degree. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet McMaster's graduate English proficiency requirement, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
