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Hons in Global Development Studies

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Kingston, Ontario, Canada•QS 2026 #191 =

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Queen's University offers Hons in Global Development Studies, a honours degree in Politics & International Relations programme in Kingston, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 44,810 per year.

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Politics & International Relations
Duration: 4 years
International tuition: CAD 44,810 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: queensu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Global Development Studies (DEVS) at Queen's University combines classroom teaching with online course options to examine global development challenges, preparing students for careers and further study in fields from law and business to journalism and public policy. The Major plan (48 units, DEVS-M), combined with a major or minor in another subject and sufficient electives to a total of 120 units, leads to a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree; Specialization (60 units, DEVS-S), Minor (24 units, DEVS-Y), and a 90-unit General plan are also offered. Students complete a general first year, typically including DEVS 101 and DEVS 102, before selecting a DEVS plan for second year. The Department of Global Development Studies is based in Mackintosh-Corry Hall on Queen's Kingston campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to Global Development Studies after first year is based on cumulative Queen's University GPA; students who do not meet the automatic admission cut-off are placed on a pending list, with offers made in descending GPA order until the program is full.

About Queen's University

“Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1841
Students: 28,561
QS rank: #191 =
Programs: 156
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Global Development Studies award?

Queen's University awards a Honours Degree in the field of Politics & International Relations on completion of this programme.

How long does Hons in Global Development Studies take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Hons in Global Development Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 44,810 per year.

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