Master of Arts [M.A] (Development Studies)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #251 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$13,961 /Yr
CA$19,663 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $13961 (CAD 19663) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | $6829 (CAD 9618) |
Total Cost | $6829 (CAD 9618) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $7123 (CAD 10033) |
- MA in Development Studies at York University is offered as a 1.5 years program by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master’s in Development Studies provides students home for an intellectually rewarding academic experience that fosters interdisciplinary learning, teaching, and research on the multi-dimensional processes of socio-economic, political, and cultural developmental changes in the Global South.
- Its novel interdisciplinary curriculum examines theories and practices of development that combine theoretical learning with practical research and place-based knowledge.
- It provides students with possibilities for development praxis through encouraging opportunities to learn about the relationships between theory and practice through hands-on fieldwork and research experience in the Global South.
- The program follows York’s commitment to the values of social justice, equality, democracy, and sustainability.
- The MA program consists of 27 credits.
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Scores Required
Duolingo scores: 125
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Sample of written work: A recent research paper or report to demonstrate writing, analytical and research skills. The paper should be anywhere between 10 and 15 pages in length, double-spaced.
- Supplementary Information Form: A completed Supplementary Information Form (accessed through MyFile and available online within 48 hours after the application is submitted).
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Arts 251 out of 601 in Global Ranking
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TOP Scholarships
Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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York International Merit Award | $10,000 | Final admission average of 80% - 84.9% |
York International Entrance Award | $5,000 | Final admission average of 75% - 79.9% |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Business or Government Consultant
- Community Development Worker
- Development Officer
- Diplomat
- Economic Development Advisor/Officer
- Economic Policy Analyst
- Ecotourism Guide/Agent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Intelligence Officer
- International Aid Worker
- International Communications Expert
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,065/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,420/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 710/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,485/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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