Department of Global Development Studies
Global Development Studies (DEVS) is an interdisciplinary department that empowers students to understand the driving forces of change across our interconnected world. To open up a wide range of career choices and options for further study, our programs connect big-picture analysis with grounded problem-solving approaches. This unique combination gives students the practical skill sets to help them realize their commitment to making the world a better place.
Undergraduate Program
The Global Development Studies undergraduate programs offer students a comprehensive understanding of current social, economic and environmental challenges from the local to the global. Alongside our diverse in-class and online course options, we provide compelling opportunities for international experiential learning and work experience.
Graduate Program
DEVS graduate programs offer the specialist knowledge and tangible skills that students need to promote equitable and sustainable development in a world beset by stark inequalities, political turbulence and pressing environmental challenges.
Covid-19 Resources
The Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) has created a Queen’s University Return to Campus website and a Faculty of Arts & Science Return to Campus webpage.
These two resources contain the most up-to-date information.
Recent News
Date Published: Mar 10, 2024
Developing a Glocal Future: Bridging Global and Local Perspectives Conference
The DEVS Department Student Council announces the 2024 conference will be held on Sunday March 10, 2024. The theme is Developing a Glocal Future: Bridging Global and Local Perspectives.
Date Published: Dec 01, 2023
Information Session WITS University Exchange
Come find out more about the DEVS Summer Semester Abroad at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.
Date Published: Nov 22, 2023
DEVS Alumni Sara-Maya Kaba wins a 2023-2024 Pathy Fellowship Award
Funded by the Pathy Fellowship Foundation, in partnership with the Coady Institute, Sara-Maya has founded Aawaaz. Aawaaz is an initiative that works with underserved youth in Pakistan.
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Anishinaabemowin: Gimaakwe Gchi-gkinoomaagegamig atemagad Naadowe miinwaa Anishinaabe aking
English: DEVS affirms covenants made by our forebears to live in peace and friendship with Indigenous Peoples in their lands
Kanien'keha (Mohawk): UNe Queen’s University e’tho nońwe nikanónhsote tsi nońwe ne Haudenasaunee tánon Anishinaabek tehatihsnónhsahere ne óhontsa.
For more information on the history of this land, and why it is important to acknowledge this land and its people, please go to the Indigenous Initiatives website.
DEVS is also proud to support the recommendations of Yakwanastahentéha Aankenjigemi Extending the Rafters: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Task Force Final Report, as well as the Report of the Principal’s Implementation Committee on Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion