Economics

Our MA program serves as an entry path to transition to our world-class PhD program. The program is course based, and provides a stimulating and collegial training environment designed to help students develop a strong understanding of the theory and applied tools of economics to develop superior research skills.

Program Length

• 3 Terms

Program Design

• Full-time study
• Course-based

Funding Information

• Graduate Student Funding Support Package

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the following scholarships (if eligible):

• Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M)
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

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Admission Requirements

• Honours BA degree.
• Minimum 78% average in last two years of undergraduate study.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum acceptable score is 86 for the internet version. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
• The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). Minimum acceptable score is 6.5 out of 9.

Application Deadline

• February 1

Acceptance notification approximately 6-8 weeks after the deadline.