Program Overview for MA in International Development Studies in Canada:
The MA in IDS program offers students an opportunity to complete an interdisciplinary, research degree investigating questions of poverty, social inequity and environmental degradation.
Students in the MA in IDS program study theory, research methods and design, development practice and write a thesis. The final step is an oral defense in which they must satisfy a three-faculty committee, which can include members from outside the department or the university.
We only offer September admission into the MA program programme. The MA in IDS is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Students typically complete the program in 24 months, though it is not uncommon for students without fieldwork to finish earlier.
The eligibility for MA in International Development Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
The Graduate Admission Committee for IDS accepts students who have a minimum of a A- (GPA 3.7) average or higher over their last two years of full-time study in a relevant degree program, preferably an honours degree.
Approximately 6-8 students are accepted to the program each year.
To learn more about the admission process and deadlines, please check the IDS Graduate Program Handbook [PDF - 510Kb]
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
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:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the MA in International Development Studies are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in International Development Studies in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$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 $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$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$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 $12.55/hour. | |||||||
For Further Information
Questions regarding the MA in IDS program should be addressed to the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Matthew Schnurr - matthew.schnurr@dal.ca or the Graduate Secretary, Andrea Spekkens - idsgrad@dal.ca .
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