Master of Arts [MA] (Economics)
20 months
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #301 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$6,171 /Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- Masters in Economics at the University of Victoria is offered as a 12-months program by the Department of Economics.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- Department of Economics focuses on essential issues like poverty, climate change, housing markets, financial crises, immigration, health care, and much more.
- This Master’s program provides a rigorous foundation in economic theory and econometrics, supplemented by electives with an applied focus.
- A flexible MA program can be completed in a minimum of 12 months.
- Students can explore any subfield of economics including: environmental, resource and climate change; labour economics, economics of indigenous people, development economics, finance and applied econometrics
- All students are required to defend their thesis or extended essay in a final oral examination.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake - Feb 1, 2027
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6171 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | $9504 (CAD 13200) |
| 2021 | $1494 (CAD 2075) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2027 Intake | Feb 1, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school

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( #13 out of 20 in Canada 2026)

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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant
- Economic researcher
- Financial consultant
- Investment analyst
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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