Overview

Course Details

The Environmental Studies MES program at York University has long recognized the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex local and global problems. The Faculty prides itself on an interdisciplinary research approach to intertwined social, cultural, ecological, economic and political issues. The Faculty of Environmental Studies has developed master’s and PhD programs offering the opportunity to examine a wide-range of issues within a dynamic, flexible and supportive structure. These qualities allow graduate students to bring their own interests to the program, where passions are nourished and encouraged with the guidance of dedicated faculty members and support personnel.

Anything involving an environment can be studied in our graduate programs. Examples of past students' research topics include:

• rethinking climate change policy

• ecocultural studies

• democratizing the global city

• children's environmental education programs in zoos

• community-based renewable energy development

• imagining city building for social change

• theorizing the socioeconomic rights of poor single mothers in Canada

• the evolution of corporate social responsibility

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Energy and Planning

Education Sustainability Environmental Crisis

Environmental Ethics

Biological Conservation

Applied Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

140

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 57 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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140

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100

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76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of educational and career objectives (500 words)
Resumé/CV
If you do not meet the minimum requirements: you may still be considered for admission if you have an extensive background in the area you wish to study, including significant writing and analytical experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12550 CAD / year

≈ 12550 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

2872 CAD / year

≈ 2872 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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