Offered by Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, PGDip in Development Social Sciences is a postgraduate diploma in Social & Cultural Studies programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Social & Cultural Studies
International tuition: CAD 825 / credit
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This Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS) in development social sciences provides holders of an undergraduate degree in social sciences with specialized theoretical and empirical knowledge for practice in territorial, international, and Indigenous development. The 30-credit program is organized around a common core plus a choice of specialization track, covering territorial development, international development, or Indigenous studies. Students build competencies for effective intervention in development settings, engage in critical reflection on development practices, examine successful practices, and develop creative approaches to addressing development challenges. The program targets graduates and professionals seeking applied, field-oriented graduate training rather than a research-based master's degree, preparing them for roles with development organizations, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and Indigenous or community organizations. It is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with admission in the Fall and Winter terms at the Gatineau campus.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Under the university-studies route, applicants need a bachelor's degree in social sciences or a related field, obtained with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; candidates averaging between 2.8 and 3.2 may still be considered if their application demonstrates at least two years of experience related to development. Depending on their academic background, applicants may be required to complete between one and nine credits of supplementary courses, or a preparatory program of 10 to 30 credits. Under the work-experience route, applicants holding a college diploma (DEC) but no bachelor's degree may be admitted with at least 12 years of relevant and significant work experience, demonstrated in writing and through an interview; requirements are adjusted for candidates who hold some university credits. All applicants must meet the university's French-language policy requirements, and reading ability in English is essential to succeed in the program.
