📖Introduction

Dalhousie University is a renowned Canadian institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a legacy of more than two centuries, Dalhousie is recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, health sciences, law, management, and engineering. Dalhousie provides students with a transformative educational experience, combining rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, community engagement, and global perspectives. The university's vibrant campus, inclusive community, and supportive faculty create a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and personal development.

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📚About the Program

The MA in Economics is an intensive, 12-to-16-month course of study that prepares the student for PhD-level study in economics, or to pursue a career as an economic analyst in the public or private sector. The Department also offers a Master of Development Economics (MDE), which is a professional course of study that focuses on economic progress in poor countries and poor regions of wealthy countries such as Canada. The MDE prepares students for professional policy analysis in the public or private sectors in Canada or abroad. Finally, they also offer a PhD program intended particularly for those interested in an academic career. PhD students complete courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and two fields of specialization. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Dalhousie University offers a Master's degree program in Economics. Here is a generalized example of a potential curriculum for the Master of Arts (MA) program in Economics at Dalhousie University:

Core Courses:

Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Econometric Methods
Applied Econometrics
Research Methods in Economics
Specialization Courses:

Elective Courses (related to economics)
Thesis Research or Research Paper:

Thesis Proposal and Research (for MA with Thesis)
Research Paper (for MA without Thesis)
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in economic theory, econometric methods, and research skills. The core courses cover microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometric methods, applied econometrics, and research methods in economics. These courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and quantitative analysis techniques.

Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest through elective courses. These courses can be chosen based on the student's research interests and career goals and may cover topics such as labor economics, international trade, public finance, development economics, or environmental economics.

For the Master of Arts (MA) program, students may have the option to complete a thesis or a research paper. Students pursuing the thesis option will develop a research proposal and conduct original research, while students pursuing the research paper option will work on an in-depth research paper focused on a specific topic in economics.

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🏫About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, situated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a prestigious Canadian institution with a rich history and a global outlook. Renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, Dalhousie offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, health sciences, engineering, law, and management. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking, innovation, and social responsibility, Dalhousie equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. Its vibrant campus and welcoming community create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

390 RMB

Tuition fee:

18,546 CAD per year

37,092 CAD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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