Bachelor's in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Environmental and Sustainability Studies is a Bachelor program taught at University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. Intake: Jan, May, Sep. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Environmental and Sustainability Studies at University of Northern British Columbia is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree that helps students become effective agents of environmental, sustainability and social innovation. Students study the natural environment, societal challenges and sustainable solutions, with a social science and humanities perspective on environmental and sustainability issues.

The program includes experiential learning opportunities through Faculty Supervised Research, Study Abroad, and Undergraduate Research Experience. It also offers honours option details as part of the program structure. Students earn 120 credits and study topics such as environmental citizenship, carbon management and energy, global perspectives, and sustainable solutions.

Career paths listed include environmental consultant, international development, public interest groups and NGO's, government researcher, and law (with additional training). The degree is also presented as a foundation for further studies in disciplines such as education and law, or for pursuing graduate studies.

The minimum requirements for admission in Environmental and Sustainability Studies at University of Northern British Columbia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Northern British Columbia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Northern British Columbia as pre-requiste for admission in Environmental and Sustainability Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

High School Admission Requirements (Applicable for B.C. and Yukon)

• Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:
• English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

Domestic Admission Requirements

• View the full list of approved academic grade 12 courses.

Transfer Requirements

• To be considered a transfer student, a minimum of 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution must be presented.
• For admission, a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent of UNBC 2.00 or C (63%) calculated on the most recent 30 credit hours of university-level coursework is required.
• GPA is calculated on the coursework completed for students with less than 30 credit hours but equal to or more than 15 credit hours.

International Student Requirements

• Meet UNBC's English language requirements.
• See countries exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency.
• Meet the international admission requirements by country or meet the admission with a General Certificate of Education (or equivalent).
• Complete the required high school course equivalencies outlined in the Domestic tab prior.
• Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferable coursework from a recognized institution.
• Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution.
• Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer.
• For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.unbc.ca/programs-and-admissions/undergraduate/programs/environmental-and-sustainability-studies

• Law
• Education
• Environmental consultant
• International development
• Public interest groups and NGO's
• Government researcher

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.