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 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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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

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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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24000 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7000 CAD / year

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Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Funding

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