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Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,584 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Development StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Global Development Studies enables students to apply an interdisciplinary and critical lens to analyze and address social, economic, political, and environmental issues, inequalities, and injustices. Global development scholars and practitioners are committed to the decolonization of mindsets, institutions, and practices, equitable partnerships, empowerment, activism, and transformative impacts.  
A Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies (GDS) provides students with relevant skills, knowledge, and experiential learning experiences that can be applied to wide-ranging careers in global development, social justice, and sustainable development fields.  Some issues that you will learn about and engage with include poverty, gender inequality, sustainability, global health, climate change, refugees and forced migration, and humanitarian action. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Global Development Studies enables students to apply an interdisciplinary and critical lens to analyze and address social, economic, political, and environmental issues, inequalities, and injustices. Global development scholars and practitioners are committed to the decolonization of mindsets, institutions, and practices, equitable partnerships, empowerment, activism, and transformative impacts.  
A Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies (GDS) provides students with relevant skills, knowledge, and experiential learning experiences that can be applied to wide-ranging careers in global development, social justice, and sustainable development fields.  Some issues that you will learn about and engage with include poverty, gender inequality, sustainability, global health, climate change, refugees and forced migration, and humanitarian action. 

Admission requirements

6.5+
88+
61+

The entrance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree will apply to the Global Development Studies program.

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Jan
May

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,960 CAD
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International Students

10,584 CAD
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University of the Fraser Valley offers 15 bachelor's degrees, including:

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  • Criminal justice
  • Social work
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Typical undergraduate entry requirements include a high school diploma, English language requirements and subject-specific requirements (if any). Find out more here . 


Tuition fees and scholarships 

International undergraduate tuition fees are CA$16,620 (about US$12,319), while living and study costs, including books, supplies and accommodation, approximately amount to CA$30,800 (US$22,829). Find out more here . 


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Application deadlines for undergraduate programs:

  • Starting in September: April 1
  • Starting in January: October 1
  • Starting in May : February 1


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Built on the scholarship and commitment of outstandingfaculty, UFV School of Graduate Studies provides excellent program options for professionals seeking togrow their careers or recent graduates wishing to deepen their knowledge beforeentering a field of endeavor.

  • CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
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Entry requirements at postgraduate level include a bachelor's degree in a related field, some work experience (if specified) and proficiency in English.


Average tuition fees for international students at postgraduate level range between CA$9,150 (approximately US$6,787) and CA$25,000 (US$18,546). 

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