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Study Economics in Canada

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Other programmes

    Skilled Trades

    Medicine Hat College 🇨🇦 Medicine Hat, Canada

  2. Other programmes

    Trades Access II

    Aurora College - Thebacha Campus 🇨🇦 Forth Smith, Inuvick, Yellowknife, Canada

  3. Bachelor

    Economics (BA Honours)

    University of Windsor 🇨🇦 Windsor, Canada

  4. Other programmes

    Aircraft Structural Repair Technician (Skilled Trades)

    Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

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    Human Services

    Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo Campus 🇨🇦 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

  7. Foundation programme

    Pre-Trades and Technology (Academic Upgrading)

    Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

  8. Other programmes

    Trades Programs

    Northwest Community College 🇨🇦 Hazelton, Canada

  9. Other programmes

    Economic

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

  10. Other programmes

    Trades

    Medicine Hat College 🇨🇦 Medicine Hat, Canada

  11. Teacher training

    Early Childhood Education (Community Services)

    Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

  12. Other programmes

    Police Services

    University of Toronto, Scarborough 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

  13. Other programmes

    Recreation and Leisure Services (Full-Time Program)

    Fleming College 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Canada

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    Trades & Technology

    University of the Fraser Valley 🇨🇦 Abbotsford, Canada

  16. Other programmes

    Environmental Economics

    University of Toronto 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

  17. Other programmes

    International Political Economy, Emphasis Program

    Trent University 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

  18. Specialisation

    Social Service Worker - Native Specialization (Community Services)

    Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

  19. Other programmes

    International Trade (Full-Time Program)

    Fleming College 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Canada

  20. Foundation programme

    Pre-Trades and Technology (Skilled Trades)

    Sault College 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Canada

Study Economics in Canada – facts and figures

In Canada, 73 universities and colleges offer 427 Economics programmes: 88 Bachelor, 25 Master and 11 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Toronto, Burnaby and Ottawa. Institutions with the widest choice: Sault College, British Columbia Institute of Technology and Carleton University.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 427 Economics programmes at 73 institutions in Canada. Popular cities include Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Toronto and Burnaby.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Canada?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Sault College, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Carleton University, Nova Scotia Community College and Fleming College.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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