Offered by York University in Toronto, Canada, BA/BS in International Development Studies is a bachelor's degree in Politics & International Relations programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 4 years
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This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Development Studies, offered full-time or part-time. Students examine global issues such as inequality, poverty, sustainability and social change, studying how history, politics, economics and culture shape development across different regions of the world. Coursework covers culture, diasporas and migration, governance, gender and the environment, building an interdisciplinary understanding of development processes and the actors involved. Entry is available in fall, winter and summer for both first-year and upper-year applicants. The program suits students interested in global affairs who want to combine social-science foundations with a focus on the political, economic and cultural dimensions of development, preparing graduates for careers or further study in international development, policy, non-governmental organizations and related fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Most Canadian provinces require an academic average in the low-to-mid 70s for admission, with a final academic average of 70% needed to maintain the offer; Ontario applicants need ENG4U plus five additional 4U or M courses, International Baccalaureate applicants need a minimum IB diploma score of 28, and GCE applicants need a minimum average of C (a final average of C is required to maintain admission). Unless exempt, applicants must meet York's undergraduate English proficiency minimums published on the language-requirements page: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, or CAEL 60.
