How to Apply

Application Deadline: February 1, 2012

• On-line Application
• Admission Requirements
• Fees & Funding

Note: The admission committee will start reviewing applications as soon as the program office has received complete applications from prospective students.

Application Forms available on line:

Initially, the program expects to accept 20 students per year.

Due to the high level of interest in the program, and the limited enrolment in the program, students should apply as early as possible.

Admission to the Masters Program in Development Studies requires that applicants meet the standard maintained by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, currently a B average. In addition, applicants must:

• have a completed honours degree (with B average or equivalent) in a relevant humanities, social science, or related applied program;
• submit a recent research paper or report to demonstrate your writing and research skills. The paper should be anywhere between 15 and 25 pages in length, double-spaced;
• submit a two-page statement of interest providing evidence of commitment to advanced work in studies in development.  The statement should include a discussion of the applicant's academic background, specific research interests, skills, and career goals;
• submit three (3) letters of recommendation written by both academic and/or non-academic referees;
• To submit your recommendation and Supplementary Information forms - (Accessed through MyFile; forms will be available within 48 hours after you submit your application.)
• submit a CV / resumé;
• note: students whose first language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based); or YELT score 1.

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic achievement and potential and/or demonstrated capacity for advanced work in an applied area. The submitted research paper or reports and the statement of interest will provide a basis for evaluating that potential. Efforts will be made to attain a balance among new admits between students.