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    Master of Arts in Economics

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    Victoria, CAMAIn-person20 months
    CA$16,476.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    18
    Cohort
    students
    15
    Credits
    CA$183.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria is a 15-credit, 20-month, in-person MA program based in Victoria, CA. Tuition is CA$16,476.

    About the program

    Provides foundation in economic theory and econometrics, supplemented by electives with applied focus. Addresses issues like poverty, climate change, and housing markets through research in areas such as environmental economics, labour economics, and finance.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min There are no minimum scores for the GRE, but most students admitted to our program have scores at or above the 80th-90th percentile in all 3 parts of the GRE (verbal, quantitative and analytical).
    TOEFL
    required
    Min A minimum score of 90 from the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) (with at least 20 points in each section) is required
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum overall band score: 6.5. No individual component can have a score lower than 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$17,295.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria is CA$16,476 across 15 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria is structured around 20 months and 15 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum A- (7.0/9.0 GPA) in the last two years of undergraduate study
    How large is the Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria cohort?
    Master of Arts in Economics at University of Victoria typically enrolls around 18 students per cohort.