Engineering & International Development Studies
BA, BEngAt a Glance
Offered by
Lassonde School of Engineering
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA, BEng
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - No
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YT (BEng)
About the Program
Are you passionate about using the power of engineering to help solve challenges on an international scale? With this program, you will learn how you can help international communities improve water sanitation and create sustainable cities.
Explore our five-year BEng + BA dual-degree in Engineering & International Development Studies (E&IDS). You will also have the option to add a development internship to strengthen your international resume.
Program Objectives
- Help future engineers better understand the complexities associated with global project management
- Enhance your understanding of sustainable development
- Help you integrate social, environmental, public policy and economic perspectives into engineering challenges
- Develop a critical understanding of states, markets, cultures, communities and ecologies embedded in global contexts
- Acquire critical skills to understand the way in which knowledge about development issues is produced
Requirements
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- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
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- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
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- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
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Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 78%, calculated using the required courses below:
- English (ENG4U)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- One additional 4U/M courses
Additionally, your final grade in each prerequisite course must be a minimum of 70%.
If you are worried about your grades or have questions about any conditions on your offer, please email ask@lassondeschool.com as soon as possible.
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- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Gain industry experience with paid work terms
Through Lassonde’s co-op program, co-op work terms begin after your second year, with students applying in year two. This makes first year an important time to build your academic foundation and technical skills.
From there, you’ll take on paid work terms across technology, finance, public service, research, and other areas where computer science plays a key role. With flexible 4, 8,or 12-month placements, you can tailor your experience to your goals while building in-demand skills, growing your network, and exploring what excites you most about your future career, all while being supported at every step.
Engineering Block Model option (Keele Campus only)
You can choose to start your journey in the , a first-year experience built to support both your learning and your sense of belonging.
Instead of balancing several courses at once, you will focus on one subject at a time, helping you stay present and fully engaged. Many students find this approach helps them feel more confident early on.
Make your mark through undergraduate research
Expand your learning through research opportunities that allow you to collaborate with researchers and contribute to new discoveries. Develop your research expertise through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Undergraduate Student Research Awards (), the Lassonde Undergraduate Research Award () and Research at York ().
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- development engineer
- international project planner

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