Global Development Studies - Master of Arts

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Global Development Studies - Master of Arts cost?

  CAD 12,927 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  10-12 months (course-based stream); 18-24 months…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: The MA program has been designed with two streams: a course-based Master's degree and a research-based Master's degree. All students are initially accepted into the one-year course-based stream. Interested and qualified students may then apply to switch to the research option with up to an additional full year to complete. The course-based stream focuses on the development of conceptual thinking and analytical skills. This stream does not demand primary research; instead students will complete a supervised major research project (MRP) of 50-60 pages based on secondary research (DEVS 898). For this MRP, students design and answer an interdisciplinary question directly relevant to Global Development Studies. Six half courses (18.0 units), which must include DEVS 801, DEVS 802, DEVS 803,and DEVS 850 are required under the course-based stream. The research-based stream will follow the traditional sequence of graduate training with advanced courses and the undertaking of extensive research. Six half courses (18 units), which must include DEVS 801, DEVS 802, DEVS 803 and DEVS 850, are required under this option. The research will result in the submission of a written thesis (DEVS 899) of between 75-100 pages that demonstrates the student's ability to produce original work, often but not always involving primary fieldwork. This option requires an application with a well-developed proposal, the support of a supervisor, discussion of funding options, and a minimum GPA of 3.7 to be approved by the Graduate Chair. The deadline for application to the research-based MA stream is May 15. For both streams, students may select up to two courses from related departments and programs. Refer to the Global Development Studies website for details on suggested courses. Students also have the option to undertake as one of their required courses a reading course DEVS 890 Directed Readings in Development Studies , which allows in-depth study of a specific topic. The overall objective of the Master's program is to offer students a well-rounded perspective of development debates, with a focus on foundational theoretical and methodological concepts. Our vision values a combination of intellectual engagement and practical skills, imagining and working toward a more equitable world. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: All students will be considered for funding from a combination of Queen's Graduate Awards (QGA), teaching assistantships (TA-ships), contributions from research grants and contracts, internal scholarships and awards, and external scholarships and awards. Award stipends are typically paid in three equal instalments throughout the year with teaching assistant and research assistant salaries paid monthly. TA-ships require up to a maximum of 130 hours per term (e.g. 10 hours a week) of tutorial leadership, preparation, marking, and other duties. TA-ships are regarded as both a source of funding/income and as an important element in the student's professional development. Where research grants permit, or when students earn a scholarship from outside the department, an effort is made to offer top-up funding. International Opportunities DEVS faculty are recognised as academic leaders in their fields and coordinate major international research projects in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and in Indigenous communities in Canada. By bringing their active research commitments into the classroom, they provide an enriching space for our graduate cohorts while providing substantive networks and oppo... Source View scholarship page