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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies

Course code: #YRI

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $35,148 CAD

  • Application fee

    $130 CAD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Highlights
Internship
Work-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-January 01-November-2023 2023-11-01
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Summer-May 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Winter-January 01-November-2024 2024-11-01

Overview

Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies

IDS at York is home to critically engaged advocates on the international stage. 

The IDS program supports students in developing an informed appreciation of their regions of study, including the history behind present-day policies and media headlines. 

They will learn to analyze the impact of colonialism on the global south, recognize inequalities in wealth and power between nations, and appreciate the various political-institutional, cultural, socio-economic and environmental factors that affect international development. 

Students choose their regional focus on Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, South Asia, or East Asia. 

They will also select their area of concentration from Culture, Diasporas and Migration; Environment, Gender, Political Economy and Politics; or Governance and Policy.

Hands-on experiences

  • Complement your studies (for course credit) through international mobilities such as internships, study-abroad programs, and through international and local volunteer positions or work placements.
  • Participate in workshops both locally, conducted by program faculty and pan-university-wide, and internationally through the International Consortium on the Global South.
  • Participate in research facilities: the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean, the York Centre for Asian Research, the Centre for Feminist Research, the Harriet Tubman Institute, and the Centre for Refugee Studies.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,566

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,418
Tuition 1 person $35,148

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Course Descriptions
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
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TOEFL

88
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PTE

60
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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Academic ProgramDestination York ProgramYUBridge Studies ProgramGraduate Studies Preparation ProgramIELTS AcademicRevised TOEFL IBTTOEFL Paper BaseDuolingo
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3   3.54438040
4   45240055
5   4.55641070
6 YUBridge T1 5 (Min 5 in Writing)64 (Min 16 in Writing)46080
7PreDyGSPP Term 15.56952595
8DYYUB T2676550105
9GSPP Term 26 No Score Below 6.086568115

Minimum Score Required

for Direct Entry

  6.588N/A120

 

  • Levels AP1-AP5 focus on helping build a solid foundation of English proficiency in all four language skills: Reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • Students who successfully complete Level AP5 may apply to the York University English Language Institute’s YUBridge Program, where they can take a class for academic credit while completing the remainder of their language proficiency requirements to be admitted to York.
  • Levels AP6-AP9 focus on the language, critical thinking and study skills required to be a successful student in a university or college setting where English is the language of instruction.
  • Students who successfully complete Level AP6 are eligible to apply for Conditional Admission* to York University. Students with conditional acceptance are also eligible to apply to the Pre-Destination York Program.

 

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Academic background and requirement

India: 

  • Completion of one of the following:
    • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
    • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
    • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
    • Intermediate Examination Certificate
    • Pre-University Examination Certificate

China:

  • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate

Iran: 

  • Graduation Before 2019 (old system): Peesh-daneshgahii/Pre-university Year Certificate
  • Graduation After 2019 (new system): Diplom-Metevaseth National High School Diploma

GPA:

India: Grade XII graduation with minimum overall average of 60% is required to be considered for most programs - minimum 5 academic courses

China: Successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 75% on all academic courses.

Career opportunities

  • International Development Analyst
  • Aid and Development Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Program Manager
  • Global Development Researcher
  • Sustainable Development Consultant
  • Humanitarian Affairs Officer
  • Community Development Specialist

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