Economics (PhD)
Research in our department addresses vital issues like poverty, climate change and fluctuating housing markets. Our PhD program will provide you with sound knowledge and an expanded range of theory and tools. Learn how to apply these tools to areas of policy importance.
Common areas of research for dissertations include:
- Econometrics
- Environmental and resource economics
- Labour economics
- Industrial organization
- Development and growth
- Financial economics
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Doctorate
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Graduates with a PhD in Economics will be able to:
- use applied and theoretical models to answer economic and policy questions
- become an expert in one or two chosen fields within economics
- synthesize existing knowledge and critically assess new economic ideas
- communicate economics concepts and research results effectively
- complete a PhD dissertation at a level to be published in top international academic journals
- work in universities, research institutions, government or the private sector
- teach economics at the undergraduate or graduate level
Find a supervisor
All PhD students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor.
Review the list of faculty members currently accepting PhD students. When you’ve found an available faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Program details
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Program details
Application deadlines
September – apply by February 1
All applicants should allow additional time for tests such as the GRE or English language proficiency.
September – apply by February 1
All applicants should allow additional time for tests such as the GRE or English language proficiency.
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a statement of research interests that explains why you want to pursue a doctorate degree in economics and provides a detailed description of your research interests. You must also identify up to three faculty members from our department who share your research interests and may act as your supervisor
- a writing sample in the form of one recent research paper
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
If your undergraduate degree is from a university outside of Canada or the US, you’ll need to take the . Submit your unofficial scores with your application.
Program specific requirements
As part of your application, you must submit:
- a statement of research interests that explains why you want to pursue a doctorate degree in economics and provides a detailed description of your research interests. You must also identify up to three faculty members from our department who share your research interests and may act as your supervisor
- a writing sample in the form of one recent research paper
- a current résumé
- two reference names and their email addresses
- post-secondary transcripts
If your undergraduate degree is from a university outside of Canada or the US, you’ll need to take the . Submit your unofficial scores with your application.
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
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Need help?
Contact Isaac Earl at iearl@uvic.ca or 250-472-4409.