BA Economics (Honours Specialization, Specialization, Major) at Huron University College

Programme overview

Economics at Huron is taught as a lens on complex contemporary issues, historical trends and resource management. The Honours Specialization gives an intensive focus on how economic factors influence human life, while the Major builds a foundation in economic concepts and tools.

What you will study

Courses include International Trade, Monetary Economics and Industrial Economics, plus econometrics, intermediate micro and macro and a research methods course. A Finance Major and an Economic Theory Minor are also offered.

Career pathways

Market analyst, foreign exchange trader, investment counsellor, policy analyst, portfolio management, public administration, law or graduate studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is holistic and includes a personal statement; English proficiency (if required) is IELTS 6.5 overall with no section below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83 (tests before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 overall (tests from 21 Jan 2026), Duolingo 115 or PTE Academic 58. Curriculum-specific grade requirements are listed on the admission page by secondary-school curriculum.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026-2027). Ontario-resident Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Fall/Winter 2026-27 tuition column only for the Arts and Social Science (FASS) fee group, full-time 4.0 credits or more, Year 1; the schedule gives fees by faculty fee group and year of study, no Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026-2027). International students. Fall/Winter 2026-27 tuition column only for the Arts and Social Science (FASS) fee group, full-time 4.0 credits or more, Year 1; the schedule gives fees by faculty fee group and year of study, not by individual programme. Year 4 tu Source

Main intake: September (Fall/Winter session). Applicants who want to start in January apply through Huron's internal application.

Applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); applicants starting in January, or starting in September 2026 after referral, use Huron's internal application via the Huron Connect Portal.

Apply through the official page: https://huronu.ca/future-students/admission-information/

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