Conversions

Students who have completed a 90 credit hour degree can upgrade to a 120 credit hour major or double major degree. Students who have completed a Major in IDS can upgrade to an honours degree (pending acceptance to the IDS honours program). The requirements for conversions are as follows:

BA Major Conversion in International Development Studies

Dalhousie graduates who wish to upgrade their qualifications from a 90 credit hour minor to a 120 credit hour Major degree may enter this program. Students must complete the full set of 120 credit hour Major requirements, usually by taking 30 additional credit hours.

BA Honours Conversion in International Development Studies

Dalhousie graduates who wish to upgrade their qualifications from a 90 credit hour minor or a 120 credit hour major or double major degree to a 120 credit hour Honours degree may enter this program if they meet the conditions for admission to the Honours program. Students must complete the full set of Honours requirements. Students interested in this program should consult the Undergraduate Advisor.