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MA Global Development Studies at Queen's University

Queen's University, Canada

Programme overview

With dynamic courses and dedicated instructors, Global Development Studies (DEVS) empowers students to engage the pressing global challenges that define our age. Our unique interdisciplinary program connects big-picture thinking with problem-solving approaches to open a wide range of career choices.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  |  Department: Global Development Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants submit official transcripts for all post-secondary study, letters of recommendation (two academic references for research programmes) and any programme-specific documentation through the online application; requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,887 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 Canadian-student tuition (3 terms, standard master's rate); excludes Student Assistance Levy, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

International applicants: CAD 12,927 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 international tuition (3 terms, standard master's rate); excludes Student Assistance Levy, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

Smith School of Business master's and MBA programmes start on dates listed by programme, including January, May, June, August and September 2026 starts (for example Queen's MBA January, MMA January, May or September, MIB and Global Online MBA September).

Most acceptances to School of Graduate Studies programmes are made in March.

The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines early in the new year; deadlines are set by each degree programme. Applications are made through the online School of Graduate Studies application.

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