Ready to make a global impact? Start your undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Global Studies at Laurier with a conditional offer to the Master of Arts (MA) in International Development at the University of Sussex in the UK. Dive into critical issues affecting communities worldwide and develop the skills needed to tackle complex global problems.
The University of Sussex, ranked #1 globally in development studies (QS World University Rankings 2017-2023), offers you the chance to learn from dedicated professors focused on understanding and addressing global challenges.
Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on in this program:
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If you have already completed an Arts and Science diploma from Mohawk College, you might be eligible to transfer into this BA + MA program.
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Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca.
Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure you are successful in your academic courses.
Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.
We reserve the right to request an English-language test from any applicant.
If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission.
The Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) program is offered through our affiliated institution, Wilfrid Laurier International College, and provides an option for meeting our English-proficiency requirement. If you have received an offer to Laurier with a condition to meet our English-proficiency requirement, you can meet that condition by successfully completing the ATP program.
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for transfer students, indigenous applicants, mature learners, homeschooled applicants, senior citizens, refugees, and more.
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Note: Additional training and education may be required.
Alumni for life means that you have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.
Getting a university education is an investment in your future.
At Laurier, we take financial health seriously by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, such as scholarships and bursaries, and by equipping you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.
The University of Sussex offers a 15% tuition discount for your first year at Sussex. This is awarded to Laurier students who meet all admission requirements and attend Sussex as part of this pathway. The tuition discount is for your first year at Sussex only and is worth approximately $5,700 CAD. The amount of tuition a Canadian student can expect to pay for a Master of Arts at the University of Sussex is approximately $38,000 CAD per year (at exchange rates from September 2024, equivalent to £21,500).
Want to know what it’s really like to be in this program? U Community is our Discord server where future Golden Hawks like you can connect with current students to get their first-hand stories and tips on living and learning at Laurier.
Questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548.889.8888 or see all contact information.
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