Overview

Throughout this International Relations and Development Studies BA programme from University of Windsor you’ll learn from our faculty members and develop analytical skills to build novel approaches to global issues. You can broaden your horizons an add a student exchange opportunity, or the EU study abroad course where you will travel to Europe for exclusive access to NATO officials.

What will I learn?

Describe and explain major issues and phenomena of political science, international relations, and global developments

Research and investigate political issues, synthesize data and information from varying sources and present descriptive and empirical evidence to support a central thesis

Confidently assert political ideas and arguments, and defend them with sound reason and logic

Effectively communicate ideas, arguments and evidence through clear, concise and coherent written work

Explain the rights and responsibilities associated with Canadian and global citizenship

Propose and evaluate alternative policy solutions to contemporary societal problems

Specialization Options: Students select one minor to complete as part of their degree: Arabic Studies; Business Administration; Communication, Media, and Film; Economics; Entrepreneurship; French Studies; Geography; History; Jewish Studies; Latin American Studies; Modern Languages; Philosophy; Sociology; Women’s and Gender Studies

Career opportunities:

Diplomatic officer, community rights organizer, foreign correspondent, policy analyst, international development worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Canadian Government and Politics
International Relations
International Conflict and its Resolution
Comparative Politics in a Changing World
Political Economy of Agriculture and Food

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windsor, Canada

Disciplines

International Relations International Development 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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60% [70% for Fall 2026])
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 83%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

Course Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 83%

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32040 CAD / year

≈ 32040 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

7050 CAD / year

≈ 7050 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $ 2899.90 per semester

Funding

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