Overview
The Master's in Development Studies at York University is an interdisciplinary program offered through the Graduate Program in Development Studies. It aims to equip students with critical analytical skills to understand global development challenges, including poverty, inequality, sustainability, and social justice. Unique features include a focus on critical and decolonial perspectives, opportunities for fieldwork and internships, and an emphasis on Canadian and international development contexts.
Career Prospects
Graduates pursue careers in international development organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, policy research, and consulting. The program prepares students for roles that address global issues through evidence-based policy and advocacy.
Key Faculty/Staff
- Professor Liam Swiss: Expertise in global health and development indicators.
- Professor Jennifer Hyndman: Focus on forced migration and gender in development.
- Other faculty from anthropology, political science, and environmental studies contribute to the interdisciplinary approach.
Unique Facilities and Partnerships
The program benefits from York's Institute for Research and Innovation in Sustainability (IRIS) and partnerships with organizations like the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Students have access to specialized libraries and research centers focused on global south studies.
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