The Development Studies Option (DSO) is a cross-disciplinary M.A. program designed to provide students with a strong practical and theoretical foundation for engaging in genuinely cross-disciplinary research. 

There are six participating departments:

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• History
• Political Science
• Sociology.

The DSO is a reflection of McGill University’s long-standing tradition of research and education in international development. 

Within the six participating departments alone, there are approximately 30 professors and 100 graduate students currently working on development issues - undoubtedly one of the largest concentrations of development scholars and students at any university in Canada. 

Researchers in these units have well-established international reputations and are recognized by their peers as leaders in their fields.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Letters Of Reference
• Research Statement

• Students holding a B.A. degree may be eligible for admission to the M.A. program. Preparation equivalent to a McGill Honours degree in Political Science is desirable.
• CGPAs of 3.5 or above.