MA/MS in Economics is a master's degree in Economics programme taught at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,927 per year (CAD 5,888 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Economics
Duration: 3 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 5,888 / year
International tuition: CAD 12,927 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in Economics at Queen's University is a research-oriented graduate program administered by the Department of Economics, intended to prepare students for further doctoral study or professional work as economists. The program normally requires at least three terms of full-time study and must be completed within two years of initial registration; students entering in the Fall term take at least three half-courses in each of the Fall and Winter terms. The degree can be completed through one of three patterns: Program I, six half-courses plus a Master's Thesis; Program II, the pattern chosen by most students, seven half-courses plus a Master's Essay of 7,500 to 12,500 words; or Program III, eight half-courses with a mathematics requirement. All patterns require core training in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and quantitative methods, along with additional graduate courses in economics. The MA is recognized as preparation for doctoral programs in economics in Canada and internationally.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the MA program usually have an honours bachelor's degree with major concentration in economics, at least a B+ average in core third- and fourth-year undergraduate courses (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics), adequate preparation in calculus, linear algebra, and quantitative methods, and strong academic reference letters. The School of Graduate Studies requires at least an upper second class average (65-79%, grade B); the GRE is required for applicants without a Canadian or U.S. degree, and TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB is required for non-native English speakers who are not residents of Canada.
