$13,968 /Yr
CA$19,673 /Yr
1 Students Applied
1 Students Admitted
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $13968 (CAD 19673) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room(On Campus) | $10666 (CAD 15023) |
Room(Off Campus) | $5325 (CAD 7500) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2024 | $16291 (CAD 22945) |
2023 | $7134 (CAD 10048) |
2022 | $15820 (CAD 22281) |
2021 | $12667 (CAD 17841) |
Important Dates
Applications are accepted on Rolling Basis
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | |
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake | |
- The Master of Arts in Economics is a 2-year program at Carleton University.
- The MA program in Economics contains training in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, as well as elective courses in a wide range of applied fields.
- MA Economics also offers an internship program, allowing students to gain real-life experience and develop a stronger professional network.
- The program has Pathway Options:
- Coursework
- Thesis
- Students can also pursue a concentration in Financial Economics.
- The Internship Placement program gives students an opportunity to apply the analytical skills acquired during their studies in the public service, private sector, or non-governmental organizations.
- There are Collaborative specializations in African Studies and Data Science are also available.
- MA/MBA pathway will allow a student to obtain both an MA in Economics (with a concentration in Financial Economics) and an MBA (with a concentration in Finance and Economics) in 20 months.
- Carleton also has an exchange agreement with the University of Ottawa, which allows the students to enroll in one of their courses (with permission) without paying extra fees.
- The Department of Economics also offers a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Economics.
- The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities.
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Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
- Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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