Combined Honours Specialist BA + MA in Economics Option

A New Pathway Is Coming: Earn Your Honours Economics BA & MA Faster

We’re launching a new combined pathway designed for high-achieving Economics students who want to move quickly into advanced, graduate-level work. This option allows you to complete both the Honours Economics (Specialist) BA and the MA in Economics on an accelerated timeline.

If you’re ambitious, academically driven, and already thinking about graduate studies or careers that rely on strong quantitative skills, this pathway offers a direct and streamlined route into the MA – without a separate application or application fee.

Students accepted into the combined pathway will receive a conditional offer of admission to the MA in Economics, giving you clarity and confidence about your next step early on.

Why This New Pathway Matters

This option is designed for students who want to:

  • Have a clear, structured path toward an MA in Economics
  • Move into graduate-level Economics sooner
  • Build strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills during their degree
  • Prepare for careers in policy, data analysis, consulting, finance, or research
  • Stand out in competitive job markets or future PhD applications
  • Be identified early as potential MA candidates so the department can offer tailored guidance and support
  • Bypass the standard external MA application and the associated application fee

You’ll begin in the Honours Economics Specialist Option stream and – upon meeting the program’s requirements – transition directly into graduate-level study through a clearly defined pathway.

Students can complete the Honours BA (Specialist Option) requirements in three or four years, allowing them to finish both the BA and MA in as little as four years.

Who It’s For

This combined option may be a strong fit if you’re:

  • A high-performing student who thrives in rigorous, fast-paced academic environments
  • Excited to build a strong foundation in advanced quantitative methods, economic theory, and their applications – with opportunities to pursue research that aligns with your interests
  • Considering an MA or PhD and want a direct, efficient pathway toward graduate study
  • Looking for early departmental guidance and support to help you stay on track academically
  • Interested in a smooth, simplified transition into the MA program without submitting a separate external application

This pathway is ideal for students who want to plan ahead, receive early support, and move confidently from undergraduate to graduate studies through a clearly defined route.