Engineering & International Development Studies

York University

Canada, Toronto

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York University

Canada , Toronto

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-May-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 70,000 / year

Next Intake 8-May-2023

Engineering & International Development Studies

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Are you passionate about using the power of engineering to solve challenges on an international stage? Help communities improve water sanitation or create sustainable cities promising a hightened quality of life with the dual-degree BEng+BA five-year program in Engineering & International Development Studies. Youâll also have the option to add a development internship to further strengthen your international resumÃ©. Objectives of the dual degree program Train future engineers so that they are better able to understand the complexities associated with global project management Enhance understanding of sustainable development Help students integrate social, environmental, political and economic contexts in the application of engineering What Youâll Learn Students have the opportunity to choose from the following engineering areas of specialization, which have been developed to reflect a modern view of engineering and to teach the skills needed in the engineering profession today, with an ambition to graduate a new generation of entrepreneurial engineers with a social conscience. Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Geomatics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Space Engineering Some Courses You'll Take Foundation as well as specialized Engineering courses Intro to International Development Student Development in Canparative & Historical Perspective Development Studies Reseach Methods Career Paths Include Development Engineer International Project Planner International Internship Program Students in the E&IDS program are encouraged to consider a not-for-credit developmental-related internship position in the summer after third year to gain experience in a practical context. York International will provide logistical and financial support for all students in the program. Internships will be arranged in a wide variety of government and non-government organizations in Canada and abroad. You May Also Be Interested In: Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Studies Geomatics Engineering International Development Studies Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Space Engineering

Disciplines

Lassonde School of Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi/General Secondary Education Certificate

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.

If you have completed at least one full year at an accredited university in a country where English is the official language of the institution, you may be exempt from this requirement.