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 Fall 2021 Return to Campus webpage.
These two resources contain the most up-to-date information regarding the FAS plans and timelines for re-opening.
Recent News
May 04, 2022
Dr. Reena Kukreja publishes her book "Why Would I Be Married Here?"
The Department of Global Development Studies congratulates Dr. Reena Kukreja on the publication of her new monograph “Why Would I Be Married Here?” published by Cornell University Press.
May 01, 2022
Why you should consider DEVS as your program at Queen's University?
Dr. Marcus Taylor provides an overview of how you can develop leading skills and knowledge required for a changing world by choosing DEVS as your Major!
Apr 18, 2022
The first "This Is Evidence" exhibition held in Athens, Greece
This Is Evidence: Re-Picturing South Asian Migrant Men in Greece is a multi-media installation that features four groups of Bangladeshi and Pakistani migrant men living and working in Greece.
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