Global Development Studies
Study the Global South—the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and Latin America. Understand the history, theories and practices of global development. Study colonialism, global patterns of poverty and inequality, and development aid.
Areas of focus
- Culture and society
- Democracy
- Environmental sustainability
- Global health
- Human rights and gender
- Migration and mobility
Careers
- International development worker
- Domestic or international non-profit sector worker
- International work for government or business sector
- Humanitarian or refugee resettlement professional
Sample courses
- Introduction to Global Development Studies - GDS 201
- Contemporary Issues in Global Development Studies - GDS 202
- Working in Global Development - GDS 301
- Special Topics in Global Development Studies - GDS 390
- Global Development Studies Capstone Seminar - GDS 400
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.