Economics (BSc)

Study how people, institutions, and nations create and manage scarce resources, make choices by comparing costs and benefits, and act purposefully on those choices. You’ll take courses like “Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis,” “Introduction to Empirical Economics,” and “Competitiveness in the International Economy.”

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Degree-specific requirements: Science

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
• A Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics

Grade 11

• A Grade 11 Chemistry

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation
• Sciences