Master Of Arts - Economics (Course) (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Arts in Economics program, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement, with a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• A minimum academic standing of at least second class (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.

For international students, particularly those from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system, the following points are crucial:

• Overall standings are typically reported instead of an average. The CGPA can be determined based on annual or overall standings as shown on the transcript or degree certificate.
• A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
• Applicants must include a copy of their institution's grading scale when uploading transcripts.
• Applicants holding a degree outside the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as all candidates must be recommended for admission by the academic unit. The Office of Graduate Studies will inform all applicants of their admission status in writing.

In addition to the general Academic Requirements, the following program-specific requirements apply:

• An Honours B.A. (Economics) or an equivalent four-year degree with at least second class standing.
• Candidates may need to address deficiencies by taking additional courses as determined by the Department.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.