International Studies

The School for International Studies covers a diversity of perspectives on international issues, and imparts skills for students to build careers in the international arena. With globalization, all of us increasingly depend on international economic, political, and cultural ties with the rest of the world. Understanding these developments is vital, both for individuals, for states and for world politics as a whole.

Is the School for International Studies for you?

The School for International Studies is for students who are interested in international issues, including questions relating to peace and
security; international economics, development and environment;
governance and civil society; human rights and international law; and
culture, language and ethnicity.

Students will study the language, history and culture of a region such as Europe, Asia, Latin America or Africa, and areas of study will include politics, economics, history, geography, sociology and anthropology.

Students of the School for International Studies are required to have an acquaintance with a second language, and they must be willing to spend a term outside of Canada in either an academic or work environment.

Areas of study

The School for International Studies offers courses in three main areas: International Security and Conflict; Comparative World Politics, Culture and Society; and International Development.

Courses offered by the School range from the politics of modern India to humanitarian intervention, to terrorism and international economics.

Degree offered: BA

Government policy analyst or researcher

Manager in private business or the non-profit sector

International trade specialist or diplomat

Teacher for high school social studies

Urban and regional planner

Consultant in the public or private sector

International Law

Government and Civil Service

Public administration

International development agencies and organizations

Education and academia