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Political Science (Thesis): Development Studies (M.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Development Studies Option (DSO) is a cross‐disciplinary M.A. program offered within existing M.A. programs in the Departments of Geography, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Economics, and Sociology. It provides students with broad training in development studies. Students take an interdisciplinary seminar (INTD 657 Development Studies Seminar. ) that is co‐taught by professors from two different disciplines and a variety of graduate-level courses on international development issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Political Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises thesis courses (24 credits), required courses (6 credits) and complementary courses (15 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree in political science or a closely related field (B.A.); preparation equivalent to a McGill Honours degree in Political Science is desirable. Two letters of reference required.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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