International Development Studies (MSc or MA)
The International Development Studies (IDS) program provides a focal point for graduate teaching and research in the area of international development. The program combines training in a particular discipline with exposure to a broad range of social science perspectives. Faculty expertise encompasses various aspects of development in Asia, Africa, Eastern and Western Europe and the Americas.
Students wishing to pursue an MSc or MA degree with the designation International Development Studies will enter the IDS program through a participating department. Participating departments from OAC include:
- Department of Animal Biosciences
- Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics
- School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
More program details can be found on the IDS website.
Admission requirements for Internal Developmental Studies are available through the Graduate Calendar.
More Information
Interested students should first contact the participating department they wish to pursue their degree in:
Department of Animal Biosciences
Wendy McGrattan
Graduate Secretary
wmcgratt@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120, Ext. 56215
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE)
Kathryn Selves
FARE Graduate Program Assistant
fare@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120, Ext. 52771
School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD)
Lorena Barker
SEDRD Graduate Program Assistant
srhall@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120, Ext. 56780
For more information on international development studies contact:
Lisa Macdonald
Administrative Assistant to the Director
ids@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120 x53461
Or visit the following University of Guelph links:
- International Development Program Brochure
- Admission Requirements
- Applying to Guelph
- Tuition
- Scholarships & Funding
- FAQs about Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
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