Development Studies at St. Francis Xavier University

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About Development Studies

Development Studies at StFX is a program for those wishing to understand how different ideas about development influence socio-economic well-being and environmental sustainability, as well as how to engage with these issues both locally and internationally.

Why study Development Studies at StFX?

The StFX Development Studies Program grows out of the rich tradition of the Antigonish Movement, a social movement grounded in community-based social and economic development. You will work with faculty members and with development professionals from the Coady International Institute. You will meet community leaders from Africa, Asia and Latin America enrolled in programs at the Coady, which for over 50 years has been promoting community self-reliance through education programs for such leaders.

You will have opportunity for real-world experience through service learning placements in the local community. You could undertake a 3-4 month internship in Canada or elsewhere in the world. This combination of academic courses and hands-on experience provides you with the means to make your own contribution to local and international efforts to solve development problems, reduce inequalities and change our world for the better.

Getting started:

Development Studies courses begin in your second year, after you have acquired a first year foundation in a range of subjects, whether in the social sciences, humanities or sciences.

Rewarding careers in Development Studies:

As an interdisciplinary program, Development Studies can take you in many directions. The program provides an excellent foundation for further study and careers in a wide variety of areas, including community and international development, humanitarian and social justice work, urban and rural planning, law, journalism, economics, government, international relations and education.

The program can also help to prepare and equip you for the ever-changing dynamics of global society.

Flexible degree choices:

You can complete an honours with subsidiary, joint advanced major, joint major, minor or a pair in Development Studies. The program also offers you opportunities for practical, hands-on experience in local and international development organizations.

How to Apply

Step 1: Explore

Browse our program options to see what interests you
Check out the admissions requirements
Learn about our residence options and see why over 90% of first year students choose to live on campus
Visit our website to see various services and supports StFX offers including our Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning, Financial Aid Office and much more.
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Step 2: Apply

Please review key dates here to ensure you meet application deadlines.

Review the table below to ensure you select the correct application type and application term for the academic program that you wish to be considered for

Applicant Category	Application Type	Application term
If you are a High School student (Canadian or International)	Undergraduate Application	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants Please note this includes consideration for January 2023, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.
Spring Term/May 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only
Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only
If you are a Mature student (you have been out of high school at least three year and not completed any post-secondary study)	Undergraduate Application	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants Please note this includes consideration for January 2023, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.
Spring Term/May 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only
Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only
If you are transferring from or have completed at another post-secondary institution to complete an undergraduate degree	Undergraduate Transfer Application	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants Please note this includes consideration for January 2022, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.
Spring Term/May 2023: Open to BA, BBA, Non Degree and Visiting Students LPN to BScN Applicants (Distance Only) please apply to the Spring Term/May 2023.
Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only
If you have completed studies at StFX and wish to return to StFX	Undergraduate Transfer Application	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants Please note this includes consideration for January 2023, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.
Spring Term/May 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only
Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Degree and Visiting Students only
If you wish to complete a Bachelor of Education degree at StFX (must have completed undergraduate degree or be in progress in your final year of study)	Bachelor of Education Application	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024 only
If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse and wish to complete baccalaureate level courses at StFX	International Educated Nurse	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024 Please note the Internationally Educated Nurses have five intake options in a calendar year, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and Continuing & Distance Education - Nursing will communicate with you which intake you will be considered for. Questions, please, contact please email [email protected]
If you wish to apply to Graduate Studies at StFX	Graduate Studies Application	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants
Spring Term/May 2023: Open to all applicants except MACS
Summer Term/July 2023: Open to all applicants except MACS
If you wish to apply to a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at StFX	Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Application	Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024 only

Step 3: Send Supporting Documents

Submit your transcripts
- Students from High School in Nova Scotia
  
  Provide your Nova Scotia Provincial Student Number (PSN) at the time of application for StFX to access your transcript through My Transcripts.
- Other Canadian, International High School, Transfer and Mature Applicants
  
  You will need to request your transcript be submitted to StFX officially by your secondary school or post-secondary institution by email (PDF format) to [email protected] or by mail to the Registrar’s Office:
  
  Registrar’s Office – Admissions
  
  2329 Notre Dame Avenue
  
  Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5
If your transcript does not show courses currently in progress, please ensure you email your course list for the full academic year in progress to [email protected]
Some programs and scholarships have specific deadlines where transcripts must be received, please ensure you have reviewed key dates and deadlines (in Step 2, above) to ensure you submit transcripts by those deadlines.

Development Studies

St. Francis Xavier University

Canada,

Antigonish

Development Studies

St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University

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