Economics - Master of Arts (MA)

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,696 / per term

Next Intake September-2026

Economics - Master of Arts (MA)

About

Hone your analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework, research, and practice with the Master of Arts in Economics program.

Completed full time-over over 12 months, you’ll take courses from faculty members who are renowned scholars and experts in their fields, and you’ll conduct original research culminating in a master’s research paper.

The program will foster your capacity for economic analysis through rigorous instruction in economics theory and econometrics, preparing you for further study at the PhD level or to pursue a successful career in the private sector as an economist, data analyst, policy advisor, economic consultant and many others.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% average.
Students must have strong preparation in economics and in the mathematical tools needed to be successful in the program, including the following university-level courses: advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, advanced econometrics, mathematical economics; as an equivalent two terms of calculus and one term of linear algebra.
A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying to the program.

Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Department of Economics graduate students.

English Program Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.

TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
The Department of Economics does not consider international applicants whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements.