Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies in Canada at UFV Canada

Program Overview for Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies in Canada:

The Bachelor of Global Development Studies (GDS) is a broadly interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with key academic knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively fulfill the role of development professionals in Canada or abroad or to continue graduation or other specializations.

In addition to learning the history and theories of the development process and analyzing current global practices, international or national internships also provide opportunities to build connections and develop skills.

The program: 

• Provides you with powerful advertising, problem-solving, research, and writing skills.
• Using topics from economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, and communication promotes intercultural dialogue between local and foreign countries.
• Offers unique internship opportunities for development organizations in Canada and internationally to apply what you have learned on a global scale.
• Develop knowledge and skills in key disciplines by meeting the requirements of minor or interdisciplinary majors. 

It is based on the history and theory of the global development process and examines current debates in development practice.

Career Expectations:

Global development is a well-funded industry: in 2018, member countries of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) donated $ 153 billion in official development assistance (ODA).

International Development offers a wide range of career opportunities in management, research, fundraising, training, advocacy, and relief work. You may find yourself working for a government agency, an international organization, a non-governmental organization, a private company, or a research institution.

Adding professional qualifications such as logistics, urban planning, accounting, nursing, agriculture, or IT to your Bachelor of Global Development Studies can increase your employment opportunities in international development. With extensive experience in the field, you can find freelance work as a trainer, consultant, or consultant.

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies in Canada

High School Applicants, please provide a copy of:

• Your high school transcript(s) and proof of graduation if you have graduated from high school, or a copy of your interim high school transcript(s) if you are currently in high school.
• If you are currently studying in a high school outside of Canada, you will be required to provide your final high school transcript and proof of graduation in August, or at the latest, before fall classes begin.
• If you are currently studying in a BC high school or BC high school offshore, please provide your Personal Education Number (PEN) in your application. UFV can download your interim and final transcripts if you have provided permission to release your grades to UFV for one year at the Ministry of Education website.  The deadline to receive your final high transcript and proof of graduation is August 3.

Post-Secondary Applicants, please provide a copy of:

• Your high school transcript(s).
• Your post-secondary transcript(s) from all institutions attended. Please note that evaluation of previous post-secondary credit is a requirement for admission to some programs. If your official post-secondary transcript(s) is required, a document evaluation fee will be charged to your student account.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies

Option 1: Secondary school (for students with secondary school graduation only)

1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. (Students who have completed a secondary school equivalency program will also be considered but must complete the specific entrance requirements below.)

2. Prerequisites for MATH 141.

3. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.

4. Prerequisites for PHYS 101.

Option 2: University entrance (for applicants who have completed at least nine post-secondary credits at a recognized institution)

1. At least nine transferable credits at a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.67 based on all university-level credits attempted.

2. Prerequisites for MATH 141.

3. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.

4. Prerequisites for PHYS 101.

Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

• Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies in Canada.