Overview

Course overview

The Global Studies - Global Development Studies program at University of Virginia is engaged in building a curriculum for the 21st century, an interdisciplinary intellectual experience bringing together perspectives on the theory and process of development from anthropology, the arts, economics, environmental science, history, philosophy, politics, religious studies, sociology, and other relevant disciplines. We are particularly interested in expanding opportunities for experiential learning within a liberal arts framework.

The GDS core curriculum includes a two-semester seminar analyzing theories of global development illustrated by relevant case studies, a course in methods and ethics associated with community engagement, and a fourth-year seminar, during which students will write a research paper on a topic of their choice. Beyond the core courses, students choose electives and language study based on their particular interests.

Careers

Students interested in Global Development Studies see themselves carrying their intellectual interests beyond their undergraduate years, working on the central social and political issues of their times in a variety of institutional settings, in government agencies, the nonprofit sector, and private enterprise. We actively engage our alumni to help us shape the program and to provide advice and networking opportunities to current students.

Combining theory, methods, case studies, and experiential learning, the GDS major will equip students to be constructively critical of development projects from a variety of perspectives. We will ask both what kinds of development projects work, and what kinds of understandings people in different places have about development in relation to their own needs and aspirations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Development, Theories and Case Studies
Development on the Ground
Applied Research in Global Studies
Social Theory
Methods/Quantitative

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

International Development View 127 other Bachelors in International Development in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University entry requirements

We strongly encourage all applicants whose first language is not English to participate in an English language assessment, regardless of their secondary school education.

Applicants may also submit the InitialView or Vericant evaluation. This is an opportunity to display your communication skills, reasoning abilities, and your enthusiasm for becoming a successful student at the University of Virginia.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Out-of-State

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16258 USD / year

≈ 16258 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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