BA (Honours) International Development Studies With Global Migration & Refugee Studies

Alongside the experts, you can study the nature and dynamics of cross-border population movements from social, political, economic and environmental angles. Students in this new specialization will address real-world problems by working closely with community partners like the New Canadians Centre, or take advantage of the department’s year abroad program, which combines third-year course work with valuable hands-on learning opportunities.

Required Courses:

Graduating students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Honours degree in International Development Studies may apply for a Specialization in Global Migration and Refugee Studies if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:

• 0.5 IDST credit consisting of IDST 4120H
• 2.0 IDST credits from IDST 3701H/3711H/3722H, 3801D, 3850H, 4011Y/4021D, or 4221Y
• Explore migration issues and address real-world problems by working with community partners like the New Canadian Centre, or take advantage of the department’s year abroad program – combining third year course work with hands-on learning opportunities.1.5 credits from IDST 3120H, IDST 3121H, IDST 4750H, CAST-GEOG-GESO-POST 2245H, SOCI 3661H, or SWRK 3108H