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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (Economics). There is a requirement of full-time study for the doctoral program.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Economics  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Arts requirements, the Department requires: The Department of Economics requires that doctoral students take 36 units. Required courses include two courses each in econometrics, ECON705 and ECON715, microeconomic theory, ECON707 and ECON757, and macroeconomic theory, ECON709 and ECON759.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/economics-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based . In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies admission requirements and Arts requirements, the Department requires: a) Applicants will normally hold a Master of Arts degree in Economics, or its equivalent, with a high level of proficiency in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and econometrics. If courses were completed more than five years prior, students may be required to upgrade their knowledge in these areas. b) Three reference letters. Direct entry from bachelor studies: Applicants who have completed a BA with outstanding academic performance may apply to the course-based MA program. With the approval of the Graduate Program Director, admitted students may register in first-year PhD-level courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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