International Development Studies (MA)
Dalhousie’s International Development Studies program equips students with critical thinking and practical skills to address global challenges and promote sustainable development.
Why choose this program?
The Department of International Development Studies aims to foster greater understanding between developed and underdeveloped societies through study, research and cross-cultural learning experiences. Candidates study theory, research methods, research design, development practice and write a 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.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program 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 program in 24 months, though it is not uncommon for students without fieldwork to finish earlier.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
