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International Development Studies (BA)

The International Development Studies (IDS) program is structured around two broad axes: development theory/practice, and the global/local. Areas of teaching expertise among our faculty include development theory, gender, culture, human security, rural development, migration, health, Indigenous peoples, participatory development, and global citizenship.

Program Type and Faculty

• Program Type: Bachelor
• Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
• Location: Halifax
• Program Start: September and January

Program Options

The IDS program offers several options, including:

• Honours
• Major
• Minor
• Bachelor of Arts Double Major in International Development Studies and a second subject
• Bachelor of Arts Major in International Development Studies
• Bachelor of Arts Combined Honours in International Development Studies and a second subject
• Bachelor of Arts with Concentrated Honours in International Development Studies
• 90-credit hour Bachelor of Arts with minor in International Development Studies

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice
3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course)

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

• Minimum overall average: 70%
• Academic English 12
• Four additional academic subjects
• Language Requirement in addition to English: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, or Russian

Financial Information

A university education is a significant financial investment. The university offers competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help students explore financial options and develop a plan that works for them.

What You Will Learn

Core IDS courses introduce students to a broad overview of the themes and issues that define the study of international development. Sample courses may include:

Year 1

• Halifax and the World Part I and II
• Origins of Modern Global Society
• People and Culture: Intro to Social Anthropology

Year 2

• Introduction to Development I and II
• Development Practice
• Development and Activism

Year 3

• Migration and Development
• Cuban Culture and Society
• Sustainability, Development, Economy

Year 4

• Environmental Conflict and Security
• Global Poverty and Human Rights
• Gender and Development

The department's areas of expertise include many of the key regions of the developing world, particularly Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Careers

A degree in International Development Studies provides a great background for many social careers. Possible careers include:

• Foreign correspondent
• Teacher
• International aid worker
• Immigration officer
• Economic development officer Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in international development studies, sociology, and social anthropology, or non-profit business administration. Students may also choose to complete a professional degree in law or a health profession.