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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. Major

    Political Economy Major (4-Year)

    Athabasca University 🇨🇦 Athabasca, Canada

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  2. Bachelor

    Applied Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics, Bachelor Honors

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  3. Bachelor

    Applied Economics with a concentration in Financial Economics, Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

    Brandon University (BU) 🇨🇦 Brandon, Canada

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Economics

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Economics (36 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  8. Research

    Health Services & Policy Research

    Lakehead University 🇨🇦 Thunder Bay, Canada

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  9. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Manitoba 🇨🇦 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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  10. Other programmes

    APBI 324/BIOL 351 (3) Introduction to Seed Plant Taxonomy

    University of British Columbia | Faculty of Land and Food Systems 🇨🇦 Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada., Canada

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  11. Certificate

    Certificat en gestion des services de santé et des services sociaux, TÉLUQ

    Canadian Virtual University (Association) 🇨🇦 Athabasca, Canada

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University of Guelph 🇨🇦 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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  13. Other programmes

    FRE 374/ECON 374 (3) Land Economics

    University of British Columbia | Faculty of Land and Food Systems 🇨🇦 Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada., Canada

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  15. Other programmes

    Paralegal Services

    Nova Scotia Community College 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada

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  16. Bachelor

    Applied Economics with a concentration in International Political Economy, Bachelor Honors

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Social Work (Native Human Services)

    Laurentian University (LU) 🇨🇦 Sudbury, Canada

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  18. Master

    Master of Arts: Political Economy

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  19. Certificate

    Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation, Full-time, Certificate of Trades Training

    British Columbia Institute of Technology 🇨🇦 Burnaby, Canada

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  20. Master

    Master of Economics

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  21. Bachelor

    Applied Economics, Bachelor Honors

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - PhD

    York University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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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.

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