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
Jan 25, 2023
Two New Experiential Learning Courses in Spring 2023
The Department of Global Development Studies is excited to be offering two new experiential learning courses in the 2023 spring/summer term.
Jan 23, 2023
Students Meet Cuban Canadian Jazz Pianist at the Isabel
Cuban Culture and Society (DEVS 306) students met famed Cuban Canadian jazz pianist and bandleader Hilario Duran backstage at the Isabel.
Oct 20, 2022
40th Annual Archives Lecture by Dr. Karen Dubinsky.
Queen's University Archives is pleased to invite you to view the 40th Annual Archives Lecture."An Artistic Chronicle of Havana in the 1960s: Cuban-Canadian Harry Tanner" presented by Dr. Karen Dubinsky.
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