Global Development Studies minor
Explore issues like poverty, inequality, sustainability and human rights while gaining hands-on experience through community projects, field schools and co-op opportunities. You’ll work with local and international organizations, collaborate with students from diverse backgrounds and build practical skills that prepare you for careers in government, non-profits, international development and beyond.
Whether you want to support communities, shape policy or tackle global issues, you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful impact.
Find out more about the Global Development Studies minor.
Admission
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.