BA in International Development Studies

at York University

Informed global citizens understand the history behind current policies or media headlines. How do you support fair trade? How to overcome the North-South divide? This program will challenge you to analyze colonialism and the developing world, the gap between rich and poor nations and the social, cultural, economic and political elements of international development case studies.

York's International Development Studies program will help you develop a deep and sophisticated understanding of the dimensions of world poverty, its causes and the processes of development aimed at eliminating poverty by promoting human fulfillment and achievement.

Application pre-requisites

Official Transcripts (all students are required to submit official transcripts except those qualifying as Mature applicants or as Visiting Students on a Letter of Permission), Course Descriptions (for any postsecondary work taken outside of North America), Language Proficiency Requirements, Supplementary Application, Grade X Certificate, and Grade XI Final Transcript, XII Predicted Grades,

Minimum English Scores

TOEFL - 83
IELTS - 6.5
 

The cost of attending BA in International Development Studies varies greatly based on the type of university attended and the degree pursued. International students pay higher fees than domestic students. Moreover, degrees in humanities, arts, and education courses are often less expensive than degrees in medicine, engineering, or business. International students may expect to spend CA$ 31500 yearly on average to study in York University. Students should be informed that additional course fees and miscellaneous expenses may not be included in tuition.

International students can receive financial aid through scholarships to study in Canada in order to offset their expenses. With a plethora of scholarships available, overseas students can significantly reduce the financial burden of studying in York University . Most scholarships are given to students based on their academic performance or financial situation. Students should, however, check the eligibility criteria to ensure that they are eligible for these scholarships.

Possible Career Paths

• International development professional in the public, non-governmental or private sector
• Officer in a non-governmental, governmental or international agency
• Teacher, researcher, policy analyst or academic
• Social activist or community development worker
• Specialist in topics of international development such as international law, labour, environment, gender, culture, health, ethnicity, politics, demographics, migration, etc.