Kingston,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Global Development Studies (Research-based) in Kingston Canada | Queen's University
Queen's University
|
Kingston Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,927
(c. USD9,278.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Global Development Studies department at Queen's University stands among Canada's leading institutions for development studies research. Employing diverse interdisciplinary approaches, our scholars investigate the meaning of development and its implementation within our rapidly changing world. With a strong focus on social justice, we study political, economic, and cultural transformations at all levels, from local communities to international systems. Our graduate programs integrate these fundamental questions with innovative teaching and research, empowering students to examine critical issues in the field. Leveraging our department's expertise in development political economy and cultural politics, we foster a dynamic academic atmosphere for research and intercultural learning. Student research spans numerous topics connecting developed and developing nations, including trade relations, financial systems, cultural expressions, gender dynamics, and indigenous studies.
Our research-intensive Master's and PhD programs in Global Development Studies equip students with analytical frameworks and comparative methodologies to design and execute development-focused research projects. This rigorous training develops global awareness and critical analysis skills valuable for advanced social science studies, while also preparing graduates for professional paths in law, journalism, diplomacy, international commerce, and humanitarian work. Our structured core curriculum introduces students to foundational field debates, supplemented by specialized courses examining various methodological approaches and regional contexts. Beyond departmental offerings, students may enroll in relevant graduate courses across multiple disciplines including Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, and Political Science, with additional options available through other faculties such as Business, Education, Urban Planning, and Public Health.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To apply to the MA or PhD program in Global Development Studies, applicants must complete the Queen's University School of Graduate Studies on-line application form and pay the application fee. Due to funding constraints, international applicants must secure a firm supervisory commitment from a DEVS faculty member prior to applying. Information regarding the online application process can be found on the School of Graduate Studies website. To complete the online application, you will need to include the following information in your application:
A short description of your research interests in global development studies for the Research Interests section. Be sure to indicate clearly why you consider Global Development Studies at Queen's University to be a good fit to pursue research in your main interest areas.
Two academic referees: if you have been out of university for more than 5 years, one or more professional recommendations may be included. Please note: Your referees will not receive an email with a link to Queen's secure online reference form system until you submit your application. We do allow a grace period after the January 31 deadline for recommendations and transcripts to be submitted.
Two hard copies of official transcripts from all university-level institutions you have previously attended. To be sent to School of Graduate Studies. Please review updated submission options as listed on the School of Graduate Studies website.
At Queen's, English is the language of instruction and communication, except for the language departments. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission. Those applicants whose native languages do not include English will need to earn satisfactory standing in an English Language Proficiency Test as part of the application process, and before final acceptance is granted. Any applicant whose first language is not English, but who, within the 12 month period prior to the month of application, has studied for at least one complete year at a post-secondary institution where English is the official language of instruction, may submit with their application a request to be exempted from the English language proficiency test requirement. The Director of Admissions, School of Graduate Studies, will review the request. The applicant will be informed of the results of the review. For more information, please review the regulations as outlined on the School of Graduate Studies website
In addition to submitting an application through the application portal, applicants will need to send the following in PDF format to the Academic Programs Assistant:
MA and PhD applicants must submit a sample of academic writing, preferably a short research essay (approximately 10 pages).
For international students, if required, TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30), speaking (22/30), reading (22/30), listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120. Applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - score of 7 on the academic module
A short description of your research interests in global development studies for the Research Interests section. Be sure to indicate clearly why you consider Global Development Studies at Queen's University to be a good fit to pursue research in your main interest areas.
Two academic referees: if you have been out of university for more than 5 years, one or more professional recommendations may be included. Please note: Your referees will not receive an email with a link to Queen's secure online reference form system until you submit your application. We do allow a grace period after the January 31 deadline for recommendations and transcripts to be submitted.
Two hard copies of official transcripts from all university-level institutions you have previously attended. To be sent to School of Graduate Studies. Please review updated submission options as listed on the School of Graduate Studies website.
At Queen's, English is the language of instruction and communication, except for the language departments. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission. Those applicants whose native languages do not include English will need to earn satisfactory standing in an English Language Proficiency Test as part of the application process, and before final acceptance is granted. Any applicant whose first language is not English, but who, within the 12 month period prior to the month of application, has studied for at least one complete year at a post-secondary institution where English is the official language of instruction, may submit with their application a request to be exempted from the English language proficiency test requirement. The Director of Admissions, School of Graduate Studies, will review the request. The applicant will be informed of the results of the review. For more information, please review the regulations as outlined on the School of Graduate Studies website
In addition to submitting an application through the application portal, applicants will need to send the following in PDF format to the Academic Programs Assistant:
MA and PhD applicants must submit a sample of academic writing, preferably a short research essay (approximately 10 pages).
For international students, if required, TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30), speaking (22/30), reading (22/30), listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120. Applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - score of 7 on the academic module
Tuition
CAD
12,927