Overview

This stream of studies in Global Development Studies focuses on how deep material inequalities result in power imbalances and the formation of oppressive social, political, and economic ideas and practices presented as “development.”

In learning how to critically analyse these inequalities and to conduct socially responsible research in community contexts, Western University - Canada students in these modules will learn to collaborate effectively with grassroots efforts to challenge and overcome these injustices.

Key facts

The global development studies program examines such issues as:

Systemic marginalisations of communities in development regimes
How neoliberal structures in development practices maintain inequalities
Extractivist politics in development regimes
The self-determination of non-state peoples
Gendered inequalities in development and empowerment strategies
Development project management
Oppressive practices in development work
Power politics in ideas of global citizenship

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Problems Of Global Development
Critical And Anti-oppressive Methodologies
Indigenous Peoples And Global Dispossession
Economies Of Development
Global Inequalities Based On Sexual Differences
Overcoming Management Paradigms In Global Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

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

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115

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83

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school pre-requisites for the faculty/program to which they are applying,
English language requirements if applicable,
The strength of mandatory supplemental information (profile, audition, portfolio, personal statement etc.),
Completion of the entire Diploma including the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay
Passes in a minimum of 6 subjects of which 3 must be at the Higher Level
A minimum grade total of 28 including points awarded for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge
No mark less than 4 on any individual course
Prerequisites for your program as specified by Western

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47493 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7719 CAD / year

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Additional Details

Ontario Residents: $6,171

Living costs

London

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1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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London

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