Overview

This Development Practice and Global Justice from University of Guelph is a course-based master’s program that can be completed within eight months (two semesters). In only eight months, you’ll develop the practical skills, critical insights and real-world experience needed to begin or advance a career in development, policy or advocacy. For individuals looking for part-time study, this course-based master’s can be completed in five semesters of study.

Career prospects

International and community development
NGOs and humanitarian organizations
Government and multilateral agencies
Advocacy and policy organizations
Corporate social responsibility

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Theory, Issues and Process
Applied Statistical Evaluation of Development Projects
Gender, Generation and Development
Decolonisation in Development Practice
Principles and Practice of Community-Engaged Development
Professional Practice and Career Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months
Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

3 alternative credits

3.75 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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89

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a four-year honours undergraduate degree with a minimum average of B (73-76%) in the last two years of study.
A four-year degree in a development-related discipline is preferred.
Applicants with non-development backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they have at least 2.0 credits in development/international studies.
Completion of a minimum of 3.0 credits in social science disciplines, and 0.5 credits in social science methods.
Relevant professional or lived experience will be considered in addition to academic record.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24000 CAD / year

≈ 24000 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7140 CAD / year

≈ 7140 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

7140 CAD / year

≈ 7140 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

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