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Economics ( Masters )

Recognized for strengths in research and teaching. Research areas include both theoretical and applied economics, econometric theory and the history of economic thought. Faculty have active research programs and publish regularly in academic journals, and have made important applied contributions to industry and governments. The department's teaching is highly regarded, with a strong emphasis at the graduate level on econometrics and economic theory as tools for understanding economic phenomena and for developing economic policy.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite Minimum standing
BA B

Applicants must also meet the general admission requirements for the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Entry point Domestic students International students
September January 31 December 15

EXAMS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Program advisers

  • Dr. Judith Clarke, grad adviser - jaclarke@uvic.ca or 250-721-8542
  • Ms. Candace Aitken, grad secretary, (as of Jan. 9/12) - gradecon@uvic.ca or 250-472-4409

Department directory

Group/Position Name Telephone Office E-mail
General Office 250-472-4410 BEC 360 econdept@uvic.ca
Department Secretary Judy Wood 250-721-8532 BEC 360 judywood@uvic.ca
Graduate Secretary Sandra Baskett 250-472-4409 BEC BEC 360 gradecon@uvic.ca
FAX 250-721-6214
Chair David Scoones 250-721-8531 BEC 356 econchr@uvic.ca
Administrative Officer Lori Cretney 250-721-6197 BEC 360b lcretney@uvic.ca
Senior Analyst G. L. Bluck 250-721-8549 BEC 330 bluck@uvic.ca
Undergraduate Advisor Merwan H. Engineer 250-721-8536 BEC 350 ecadvice@uvic.ca
Graduate Advisor Judith Anne Clarke 250-721-8542 BEC 376 jaclarke@uvic.ca
Senior Lab Instructor Nick Karlson 250-721-8548 BEC 322 nkarlson@uvic.ca
Co-op Coordinator Barbara Fisher 250-721-8969 DTB A204 bfisher@uvic.ca
Co-op Secretary Linda Marley 250-721-8689 DTB A204 sscoop@uvic.ca

Co-operative education opportunities

What is co-op?

Co-operative education (co-op) is a learning strategy that lets you:

  • alternate your academic studies with paid, relevant work experience in your field of study
  • enrich your academic studies by drawing on practical, real-world experience from your work terms
  • develop competencies to excel in the workplace
  • potentially pursue work terms related to your graduate research or project
Can you do co-op?

Graduate co-op may be available to students who are pursuing thesis and non-thesis (or professional) degrees. Participation is optional, and admission is determined after consultation with your graduate adviser and department. Contact the co-op program in your degree area for details, or email coopinfo@uvic.ca.

Note: Co-op is not open to one-year graduate degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, and non-degree graduate students.

What other career development support does UVic offer?

UVic Co-op and Career can support you through every stage of your career development, through:

Looking for work?

Apply for all types of job opportunities at learninginmotion.uvic.ca.

Apply for admission

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