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MA Economics at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Economics is a course-based program (eight half courses and an extended research paper) covering core economic theory and field options, with a co-operative option adding two four-month work terms.

Department: Economics  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time; co-op option  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours BA (Economics) or equivalent four-year degree with at least second class standing.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Master in Education, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Physics and Sociology; May (Spring) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Education, Forestry (thesis-based) and Geology.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD, paid through the online Graduate Studies application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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