Overview

Dalhousie University 's Master of Arts in International Development Studies programme offers students an opportunity to complete an interdisciplinary research degree investigating questions of poverty, social inequity and environmental degradation.

The Department of International Development Studies aims to foster greater understanding between developed and underdeveloped societies through study, dynamic research and cross-cultural learning experiences. We understand that to meet the world’s most difficult challenges, our vision must be interdisciplinary and global.

Students in the Master of Arts in International Development Studies programme study theory, research methods, research design, development practice and complete a research thesis.

Careers

Graduates of the International Development Studies program work in diverse fields such as international organizations, non-profits, government agencies, and private sector firms. They excel in roles related to policy analysis, program management, humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and global health, contributing to impactful change worldwide.

Possible careers include:

International Organizations and NGOs

Law · Government

Teaching

Foreign Service

Programme options

The following International Development Studies (MA) options are offered by Dalhousie’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: thesis.

The MA in IDS is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Students typically complete the programme in 24 months, though it is not uncommon for students without fieldwork to finish earlier.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in International Development Studies

Readings in International Development Studies

Graduate Seminar in Research Design for Development Studies

Development and the Philosophy of Social Science

Agricultural Development

Gender and Development

Comparative Development Administration

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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92

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65

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7

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General requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17325 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

9559 CAD / year

≈ 9559 CAD / year

Additional Details

International fee includes:

Tuition: $9,558.99

International: $7,766.00

Part-Time tuition

National: $3,186.33

International: $2,588.67 (plus tuition)

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Financial information

At Dalhousie, they want their students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. It offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

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