Economics (PhD)
Gain a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods in applied fields of economics.
Why choose this program?
The Department of Economics has wide-ranging research strengths with specialties of labour, health and social policy, development, and macroeconomics.
Careers
Dal economics graduates work with universities, government agencies and the private sector.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Applicants that are academically admissible to the MA, MDE or PhD program, but do not meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement, may be offered conditional admission with the provision that they complete a graduate level ESL test with the required minimum acceptable score. Applicants may also choose to complete the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program (Level - 2) offered by Open Learning and Career Development (OLCD) at Dalhousie University.
