International Development Studies

Program Overview

About International Development McGill's Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) works to improve people's lives through cutting edge research, training, and communication that accelerates global sustainable development. It does this by educating successive generations of socially responsible and politically engaged students, developing intellectual capacity, and conducting leading edge research that is relevant for policymaking. Equally important, ISID is committed to connecting our teaching and research with the decision makers and principal actors tackling today's most pressing issues by supporting and engaging with NGOs, governments, community organizations, private sector actors, and civil society more broadly, working to increase our collective capacity for achieving sustainable development that will lead to economic and social improvements across the globe. International Development Studies The International Development Studies (IDS) program is designed for those students who wish to take advantage of the resources available at McGill to pursue an interdisciplinary program of study focusing on the problems of the developing countries. Most courses above the 200 level have prerequisites. Although these may be waived by instructors in some cases, students are urged to confirm their eligibility for courses when they prepare their programs of study. Note that certain courses (especially those in Management) may not be available owing to space limitations. Students should check the Class Schedule on Minerva for confirmation as to which term courses are offered. Further information for new and returning students is available on the ISID Department page. Available Programs International Development Studies Honours (B.A.) (57 credits) International Development Studies Joint Honours Component (B.A.) (36 credits) International Development Studies Major Concentration (B.A.) (36 credits) International Development Studies Minor Concentration (B.A.) (18 credits) How competitive: McGill admits on grades, and the lowest grades it accepts change from year to year with the applicants. For this program they have typically fallen between 33 and 36 points from the six subjects (out of 42: the core points do not count), so 33 does not guarantee a place.