Master Of Arts - Qualifying Year - Economics

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Arts in Economics program at Lakehead University, applicants must meet specific academic requirements to be considered for admission. Here are the key points:

• Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required, with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.
• For applicants from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system, 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.
• It is essential to include a copy of the institution's grading scale when uploading transcripts.
• Applicants holding a degree outside the discipline area may be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; the academic unit must recommend admission.

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

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

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, 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:

1. Language Tests:

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: 120 (no individual sub-score less than 115)
• 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: 80 (no component score less than 19) for Internet Based Test (iBT)

Please check with our team for more details.

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.