Economics (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Economics programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,112 per year (CAD 6,180 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Economics
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 6,180 / year
International tuition: CAD 39,112 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This four-year Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, primarily through in-person instruction on the Waterloo campus. The first year introduces microeconomics, macroeconomics, and calculus, building toward economic modelling, statistical analysis, and research technique skills used in upper-year courses, which include topics such as sports economics, environmental economics, and health economics. Co-op is optional, with eligible students applying at the end of first year to complete three four-month work terms over the course of the degree. The program can be paired with a management minor or combined with related fields through joint degrees such as Economics and Accounting, Economics and Financial Management, or Economics and Data Analytics. It suits students aiming toward analytical roles in areas such as policy analysis, market research, financial analysis, or business strategy, and who want the option of workplace experience alongside their coursework.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Average admission range: low 80s. Ontario Grade 12 requirements: English at 70%, Advanced Functions at 70%, plus one of Calculus and Vectors or Data Management at 60%.
Application Details
Start Date:September (fall term) or January (winter term)
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through OUAC: for fall 2027 entry Ontario high school applicants must apply by January 15, 2027 while all other domestic applicants have until April 1, 2027; winter 2027 entry closes November 22, 2026 and spring 2027 entry closes March 15, 2027, with transcripts and required documents due May 12, 2027 for fall applicants. International applicants for fall 2027 fall under the same April 1, 2027 deadline as non-Ontario domestic and transfer applicants, with no separate international-specific date published. Laurier treats these as firm deadlines rather than rolling admission, though space-permitting late applications may still be reviewed. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
