Agricultural Economics (BSc Agr)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Truro and Bible Hill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,157 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Agricultural Economics (BSc Agr)

About

Why choose this program?

Choose Agricultural Economics for endless opportunities in the food sector, where there are four jobs for every Agriculture graduate. This program equips you with the skills to enhance food production efficiency, develop impactful policies, and protect natural resources. If you’re passionate about economics and seeking valuable experience in the food industry, this program is your gateway to a fulfilling career.

Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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Program-specific admission requirements

Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 75% 
Academic English 12 
Pre-calculus Math 12*

Three additional academic subjects

*If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Dalhousie.

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English Program Requirements

English language testing

Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

Test: Duolingo English Test

Minimum score: Overall: 120

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Test: Academic

Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

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Career

Careers

Upon completing the Agricultural Economics Major, you will be prepared to work in a variety of settings such as private businesses, provincial and federal governments, banks and financial institutions, NGOs, and import and export firms.