BA/BS in Economic Studies is a bachelor's degree in Economics programme taught at University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,903 per year (CAD 9,189 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Economics
Local tuition: CAD 9,189 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,903 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Economic Studies at UNB Fredericton is a Bachelor of Arts program examining decision-making at personal and political levels and its bearing on issues such as poverty, climate change, health care, international development, globalization, immigration, financial institutions, and government regulation. Compared to a conventional economics degree, the program places less emphasis on economic theory and statistics and more on policy and its applications. Students can pursue work-study opportunities, exchange programs abroad, and conferences and workshops, developing skills in policy analysis, communication, and statistical and quantitative analysis. Sample courses include Principles of Microeconomics: Critical Perspectives, International Economics: Trade, Environmental Economics, and Introduction to Law and Economics. The program is offered through the Department of Economics and leads toward roles such as policy analyst, banker, consultant, and civil servant.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The programme page does not set its own admission criteria; it directs applicants to the Faculty of Arts entry in UNB's admission requirements tool. UNB's published Bachelor of Arts minimums (New Brunswick applicants) require the overall average of Grade 12 academic (New Brunswick level 2, or the equivalent level-1, French Immersion or advanced course) university-preparatory marks in English 122/Français 10411 at a minimum grade of 60%, four further electives from Group 1, and one additional elective from Group 1, 2 or 3, for a minimum admission average of 65%; meeting the minimum does not guarantee a seat. International applicants follow the same course requirements and must also meet UNB's English-language requirement, which for Bachelor of Arts programmes at Fredericton sits at the university's higher bar rather than its general minimum: IELTS Academic 7.0 (or equivalent), TOEFL iBT 100 for tests taken before 2026 or 5.0 overall with no component below 5.0 from January 2026, Duolingo English Test 130, Pearson PTE Academic 68, CAEL 80, or Cambridge English (C1 Advanced) 190.
