Bachelor of Arts Three-year (B.A. Three-year) - Economics at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

Economics is the science describing the production and distribution of wealth. The undergraduate Economics program provides students with the theoretical and empirical tools to comprehend, assess and analyze the many pressing issues and problems of society in an economic context. Areas of study include basic and advanced economic theory, public policy, labour and regional development, as well as the quantitative and historical aspects of economics.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: Three-year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

The programme comprises 90 credit units.

Career pathways

A Master’s or Ph.D. degree can be a significant advantage in terms of career opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A dual degree Bachelor of Arts Four-year (B.A. 4-year) in Economics program option is offered in partnership with the Beijing Institute of Technology. A dual degree program allows students to study at two universities, satisfying both institutions' admission and degree requirements. Students receive a degree from both universities. Interested students should contact the Department of Economics for further information. The program requires completion of at least 30 credit units from the College of Arts & Science including completion of the department's discipline requirements, promotion and graduation standards, for a Four-year major in Economics.

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.

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/economics.php

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