Study MA in International Development Studies at University of Guelph in Canada, College of Social and Applied Human Science

MA in International Development Studies

Canada

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What will I learn?

Since 1991 International Development Studies (IDS) at Guelph has successfully linked with various discipline based Master’s programs on campus to provide a focal point for graduate teaching and research on international development topics. The IDS program adds a specialization in International Development Studies onto a Master’s program providing students with extra flexibility in the job market.Collaborating ProgramsIDS is a specialization that can be pursued through, but not limited to, the following programs across campus: ? Economics ? Engineering ? English ? Environmental Sciences ? Geography ? History ? Management ? Philosophy ? Plant Agriculture ? Political Science ? Population Medicine ? Public Health ? Psychology ? Sociology ? Capacity Development & Extension ? Family Relations & Applied Nutrition ? Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics ? Latin American & Caribbean Studies ? Public Issues in Anthropology ? Rural Planning and DevelopmentARE YOU INTERESTED IN: ? Social & Economic Change ? Environment & Sustainability ? Social Justice and Human Rights ? Food Security & Health ? Gender & IdentitiesCAREER OPPORTUNITIES: ? NGO Coordinator/Director ? Policy or Program Analyst in the public or private sectors ? Development Officer

Which department am I in?

College of Social and Applied Human Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$13,675.08 (US$ 9,829) per year
Residence Room - $7,900 - $11,116 CAD (Per Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East,

Guelph,

Ontario (ON),

N1G 2W1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum Degree: Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program is successful completion of an undergraduate degree/ baccalaureate, in an honours program or the equivalent, from a recognized university. Minimum Admisson Average: 70% (B-) average is required in the last two years of full-time equivalent study. Calculating Admission Average: North American Degrees; A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. Typically, the last 20 one-semester courses consist of 10 Credits/60 Units/60 Hours For in-progress degrees, the total number of credits with grades that are used may be lower. E.g. 8 Credits/48 Units/48 Hours may have grades while 2 Credits/12 Units/12 Hours will be in progress. International Degrees; Country-specific degree equivalent to Guelph's four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. Typically, the last 4 full-time semesters (or 6 full-time semesters for full-year education systems) equivalent credits.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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