Economics (M.A.)
| PROGRAM INFORMATION |
| Faculty: |
Faculty of Arts |
| Degree: |
Master
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| Field of Study: |
Economics, General;
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| Description: |
McGill offers both M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Economics. Between 20 and 30 students per year register for the M.A. program, and ten or so for the Ph.D. program. M.A. students take courses in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and quantitative methods, as well as optional courses drawn from several fields of study. M.A. students also do a research project or thesis. Most students are able to complete the M.A. in 12 months (September to August). Most graduates of the M.A. program work as economists in the public or private sector. Some continue to the Ph.D. program at McGill or elsewhere.
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| Website: |
Economics (M.A.) at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Areas of Research: |
Development Studies, Social Statistics |
| Thesis Based? |
Yes |
| Course Based? |
Yes |
| Length: |
1 Year(s) |
| Cost per year: |
| Provincial: |
$2,422 |
| National: |
$6,155 |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Prerequisites: |
An Honours B.A. in Economics is the normal requirement, although students holding an ordinary B.A., whether in economics or another discipline, may also be eligible for admission. Students judged by the Admissions Committee to have deficiencies in their preparation in economics may be admitted to a Qualifying year in which they undertake advanced undergraduate work.
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| Test Scores: |
- or TOEFL (iBT) [min. 86] or TOEFL (PBT) [min. 575] or IELTS [min. 6.5]
online application form; two copies of official transcripts sent by the university; two letters of reference; application fee of $100; original TOEFL and/or GRE results, if applicable.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: |
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012
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