The Faculty of Environmental Studies offers the undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES). A Master of Arts (MA), Master of Environmental Studies (MES), and a Doctoral (PhD) degree may be obtained in both Geography and Planning. A Master of Environmental Studies (MES) may be obtained in Environment and Resource Studies. The Faculty offers a Master of Applied Environmental Studies (MAES) in Local Economic Development, Planning, and Tourism Policy and Planning. In addition, the Environment and Resource Studies and Geography Departments offer Joint Honours plans at the undergraduate level with many other Departments in the University (see department sections for details). Normally, admission to Joint Honours plans will be at the Year Two level.
Degrees may be obtained in the following areas:
BES |
Honours Co-op Environment and Business (4-2/3 years with rotating work/study terms) |
| BES |
Honours Environment and Resource Studies (4 years) |
| BES |
Honours Co-operative Environment and Resource Studies (4-2/3 years with rotating work/study terms) |
| BES |
Honours Geography (4 years) |
| BES |
Honours Co-operative Geography (4-2/3 years with rotating work/study terms) |
| BES |
General Geography (3 years) |
| BES |
Honours Geography and Aviation (4 years) |
| BES |
Honours Geomatics (4 years) |
| BES |
Honours Co-operative Geomatics (4-2/3 years with rotating work/study terms) |
| BES |
Honours International Development (4 years) |
| BES |
Honours Planning (4 years) |
| BES |
Honours Co-operative Planning (4-1/3 years with rotating work/study terms) |
| BKI |
Honours Knowledge Integration (4 years) |
| MA |
Geography |
| MA |
Planning |
| MES |
Environment and Resource Studies |
| MES |
Geography |
| MES |
Planning |
| MAES |
Local Economic Development |
| MAES |
Planning |
| MAES |
Tourism Policy and Planning |
| PhD |
Geography |
| PhD |
Planning |
The student should apply to the unit most suited to her/his interests. There is considerable freedom to transfer to other Faculties after Year One, depending upon the student's academic record and plan. Ease of transferring between the units within the Faculty of Environmental Studies varies. Transfer to the Department of Environment and Resource Studies or the School of Planning is not normally permitted after Year Two.
The Faculty has several awards granted to students for meritorious performance, e.g., Dean's Honours List, Alumni Gold Medal, monetary prizes. Further information can be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies.