Overview

Dalhousie University 's Economics programme gives you the tools you need to make positive changes through economic and social policies. As an economics student, you'll figure out how to use the world’s limited resources to best serve society. You'll do this using solid scientific methods that measure and analyze how people and institutions make economic choices.

What you will learn

The traditional way of teaching economics is deductive: start from first principles and talk ideas out logically. The Dalhousie Economics programme ensures you get a mix of classes, some of which are deductive, and some of which are more inductive or practical and problem-oriented.

You'll have the option to choose courses that are more geared toward the social sciences rather than the math side of economic theory. The programme offers many opportunities for customization so you can pursue your interests as you discover them.

Careers

Graduates don't end up working in just one field, because the principles of economics can be applied to just about any job or industry. This programme prepares you for participating in and shaping public life and society in a multitude of ways.

Possible careers include:

Policy Advisor

Politician

Business Consultant

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics of Innovation

Law and Economics

Economics of Global Warming

Women and the Economy

Public Finance

History of Economic Thought

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Applications can be considered before the start of classes in September. Apply early to meet the February 15 deadline for general entrance awards

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada
Truro, Canada

Disciplines

Economics View 142 other Bachelors in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)

Achievement of the minimum average for your programme of choice.

Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Minimum overall average: 75%

Academic English 12

Pre-calculus Math 12

Three additional academic subjects

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Tuition Fees

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33814 CAD / year

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Additional Details

National: 5,122.50 - CAD per term

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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Overview

What you will learn

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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