Program Overview for MA in International Development Studies in Canada:
The IDS master's degree enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. It is an interdisciplinary degree program that accepts students from multiple disciplines. This is a 27-credit course, with the option of writing a dissertation or the main research dissertation (MRP). Eligible students can obtain financial support based on competition. Admission to the course is based on academic preparation, field or professional experience, letters of recommendation, letters of intent stating your proposed field of study, and supporting documents.
The Benefits of Doing a MAIDS at Saint Mary’s
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The interdisciplinary MA in IDS at SMU was the first of its kind in Canada and continues to be a leader in research and teaching in IDS.
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The Program boasts a faculty engaged in real-world research on complex development problems, who publish widely and enjoy working with students.
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The Program’s modest size permits greater individual student attention and supervision.
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We have linkages with international partners who visit as participants in a renowned Speakers Series.
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The interdisciplinary nature of our program provides students with the opportunity to study and engage in research not only with core IDS Faculty but with Faculty from a wide range of disciplines both outside the program as well as those associated with the program and who are members either of our Program Committee or Adjuncts or Program Associates.
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You will be studying in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the Atlantic seaboard of Eastern Canada, one of the most beautiful ports in the world.
The eligibility for MA in International Development Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Honors baccalaureate undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a minor concentration in International Development Studies or a relevant social science, or who have earned a baccalaureate undergraduate degree and who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Admissions Committee that they have had considerable practical experience in the field of international development. To be considered, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale), over the last 60 credit hours or equivalent, from an institution recognized by the Senate and shall have a knowledge of the proposed field of specialization satisfactory to the graduate program concerned Additional courses may be required at the discretion of the IDS Program should an incoming student show evidence of a specific gap in undergraduate preparation.
Additional Documents Required:
- Supplemental Form
- Letter of Intent: Please expand on your areas of interest that briefly state your specific interests in pursuing International Development Studies at Saint Mary’s University. Make sure and include any work experience related to international development. Please note that this letter of intent will be used in the evaluation of your application. Acceptance into the program does not mean that you will necessarily be able to pursue the exact project detailed in the letter. You are encouraged to consult the IDS Graduate Handbook available at www.smu.ca/ids for an understanding of our research directions.
- Sample(s) of academic or other written work (10-25 pages).
- Short description of the courses taken in International Development Studies, or related courses, as well as those in the proposed area of specialization.
- Transcripts: We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
- Three (3) recommendation forms.
- A current CV/Resume.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in International Development Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in International Development Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the MA in International Development Studies are:
CA$10,000.00
CA$2,000.00
CA$50,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in International Development Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$14,434.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in International Development Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,854.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funding administered by Saint Mary’s University. The program makes funding recommendations. All successful applicants are automatically considered for graduate funding. Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Rohini Bannerjee
McNally North 429
rohini.bannerjee@smu.ca
902-420-5814
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902-420-5089
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