The IDS program is designed for those students who wish to take advantage of the resources available at McGill to pursue an interdisciplinary program of study focusing on the problems of the developing countries. IDS is the third largest program in the Faculty of Arts, with an enrollment of over 900 students. Each year about 150 new students enroll in one of the undergraduate (Minor, Major, Honours) programs.
All major and honours students in International Development Studies MUST choose between one of the following streams:
- Economic Development & Living Standards;
- States & Governance;
- Culture & Society; and
- Environment & Agricultural Resources.
- Students are advised to review the following course-related pages very carefully and thoroughly.
- Students are also advised to review the FAQ and the Program Advising portions of the website for pertinent information PRIOR to making an advising appointment. Many general inquires can be found on the FAQ page.
Note: This program information outlines the requirements for the NEW IDS curriculum - which took effect in September 2009. If you declared your IDS program prior to September 2009 - you may still be following the OLD IDS program curriculum. For information regarding the IDS OLD program or/and if you are unsure as to whether you are in the OLD or the NEW program, please contact the ISID office at (514) 398-4804.
INTD 497 course outlines are available on the INTD courses page
