Master of Arts [M.A] (Economics)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #192 out of 385 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$6,014 /Yr
CA$8,238 /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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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6014 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room And Board | $9726 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9726 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $9636 (CAD 13200) |
| 2021 | $1515 (CAD 2075) |
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Letter of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Arts 365 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #13 out of 20 in Canada 2026)
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant
- Economic researcher
- Financial consultant
- Investment analyst
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,479/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per student$ 730/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,095/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,460/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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