1. University of Alberta
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  3. Bachelors
  4. Global and Development Studies Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts

Global and Development Studies Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Alberta

Program Overview

This program examines the interplay of global and local change, encouraging you to identify the factors that threaten or enhance the development of healthy local communities at the regional, national and international levels in Canada and abroad. You will participate in and observe a variety of international or Canadian communities and community projects, and learn to analyze the ecological, political-economic, and socio-cultural impacts of various paradigms of globalization and development that are shaping our world today.

Program Key Stats

$23945 (Annual cost)



51 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
35
80

1200
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

Official copy of high school certificate/diploma, transcripts of grades. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS (Academic): 6.5 OR CAEL (paper) / CAEL CE (computer): 70 OR CanTEST: 4.5 OR CAE: 180 OR CPE: 180 OR MELAB: 85 OR PTE (Academic): 59. Spoken English Proficiency: TOEFL: 26 OR IELTS (Academic); 7.5 OR SPEAK Test: 50 OR Six full-time years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language (excluding ESL): If secondary education is the highest level completed or if combination of secondary and post-secondary education is used; Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent).

Career Options

  • Business Developer
  • Civil Servant
  • Federal Policy Officer
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Immigration Officer
  • International Aid Worker
  • Liaison Officer
  • Public Relations Representative
  • World Development Officer

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