Overview

The Global Development Studies (Hons) BA course from Queen's University empowers students to engage the key issues that define our age. Beyond our rich in-class curriculum and online course options, we offer multiple possibilities for international experiential learning. By providing the foundational knowledge and tangible skills necessary to operate in an increasingly globalized job market, our programs open pathways towards a wide range of career choices and further study options.

Live, Study, And Learn at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the economic and cultural heart of South Africa and a gateway to southern Africa as a region. Ex-tending over hundreds of kilometers of peri-urban space, the city encompasses 15 million people and is a magnet for migration from around the continent and further afield. Yet even as it embodies many of Africa’s greatest development aspirations, Johannesburg also faces daunting challenges arising from persistent, racialized economic and public health disparities, climate change, and democratic deficits.

The Summer Semester Abroad is designed to allow Queen’s undergraduates the opportunity to live and study in Johannesburg with an integrated program of courses and experiential learning. The program includes taking formal courses at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) – one of the world’s leading universities – alongside actively engagement with South African culture and society under the guidance of both a Queen’s University and local South African instructor.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Canada and the "Third World"

Indigenous Studies

Indigenous Human Ecology

The Global Political Economy of Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development Ecology View 28 other Bachelors in International Development in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54808 CAD / year

≈ 54808 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

7393 CAD / year

≈ 7393 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students - $6,083.10/year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Live, Study, And Learn at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Kingston

Funding

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