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International Development Studies

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International Development Studies at Trent aims to give students an understanding of processes of societal transformation. Learning from a range of experts, including anthropologists, political scientists, and economists, you’ll fuse theory and practical learning to explore wide-ranging themes such as global poverty and hunger, conflict, ecological degradation, and cultural identity, to understand the sources and consequences of human development around the world. Your studies will pay particular attention to the world’s most vulnerable populations and their complex relations with the most powerful countries and international organizations.

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  • B.A.
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  • Peterborough

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  • African Studies
  • Latin American Studies
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Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, industry, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.

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Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
  • A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified below)
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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