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International Development Studies

Dalhousie University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Master's (Thesis)
Delivery On-campus
Location Nova Scotia, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Study global development challenges through an interdisciplinary approach. You build critical skills while exploring how social, political, economic, and cultural factors shape development around the world. In the Master of Arts in International Development Studies (IDS), you examine complex development issues from multiple perspectives. We encourage you to think critically about global inequality, power, and change, and to connect theory with real world contexts.

Key Program Features

  • Thesis option. Arts and Social Sciences

Career Opportunities

This program can support careers in international development and related fields, as well as further academic or professional study. Graduates work across public, private, and non‑profit sectors in roles connected to development policy, research, advocacy, and program delivery. Our research on student employment outcomes indicates that graduates find a wide range of professional jobs in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. For more detail, see: https://idsemployment.weebly.com/ Development officer Policy analyst Program coordinator Research associate Program options You can complete the MA in International Development Studies through a thesis option.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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About Dalhousie University

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Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John,...

University Profile
  • Start Date September
  • Language English