Overview

This Global Development Studies PhD from Saint Mary’s University boasts a small but very active core faculty engaged in real-world research on complex development problems, who publish widely and enjoy working with students.

There is an extensive complement of adjunct faculty who work closely with the program on research collaboration and teaching.

Students at International Development Studies at Saint Mary’s University will gain knowledge in:

political economy of development

gender

environment

trade

labour

education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emerging Markets

International Trade Policy

Ethics, Development, and Globalization

Planning and Management of Agriculture and Rural Development

Alternative Paradigms, Practices, and Challenges in International Development

Institutional Reform in Developing Countries

Sustainable Global Food Systems

Development Economics and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

International Relations International Development View 6 other PhDs in International Relations 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree with first class standing

Graduate coursework in the area of IDS

Professional experience may be considered as a substitute for a portion of graduate coursework

An online application form plus the $110 processing fee (non-refundable) (Visiting/upgrading $40 non-refundable application fee).

Official proof of English language proficiency

Recommendations: Upon completion of the referee section of your online application, your referees will be sent a secure link in order to provide a reference.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14607 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7879 CAD / year

≈ 7879 CAD / year

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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Overview

Students at International Development Studies at Saint Mary’s University will gain knowledge in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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