Overview
The International Development Studies program of University of Guelph is a specialization that can be pursued through, but not limited to, the following programs across campus:
- Capacity Development and Extension
- Economics
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Family Relations & Applied Nutrition
- Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Geography
- History
- Latin American & Caribbean Studies
- Management
- Philosophy
- Plant Agriculture
- Political Science
- Population Medicine
- Public Health
- Public Issues in Anthropology
- Psychology
- Rural Planning and Development
- Sociology
Are you interested in:
- Social & Economic Change
- Environment & Sustainability
- Social Justice and Human Rights
- Food Security & Health
- Gender & Identities
Career opportunities
- NGO Coordinator/Director
- Policy or Program Analyst in the public or private sectors
- Development Officer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Regional Context
- Development Theory, Issues and Process
- Research and Analysis in a Development Context
- Fieldwork in International Development Studies
- Theories and Debates in Development
- Development Research and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Development Sustainable Development View 19 other Masters in International Development in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students in the collaborative Master’s in IDS enter through one of the disciplinary/ departmental programs listed above. Prospective students must first meet the specific departmental/discipline program admission requirements. Students choosi to enter the IDS specialization must demonstrate familiarity with the social sciences. Prior to being admitted, they must have completed one course in each of: 1) economics, 2) social science (e.g. Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology), 3) social science research methods course or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
15332 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7666 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
6412 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3206 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Guelph
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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