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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $22,293 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Research

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-March-2024 2024-03-01
Winter-January 01-June-2023 2023-06-01
Winter-January 01-June-2024 2024-06-01

Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Study the natural environment, societal challenges, and sustainable solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges, surrounded by the spectacular natural environment of UNBC.

Explore the social science and humanities perspective on environmental and sustainability issues. 

Study the concepts of environmental citizenship, societal relationships with ecology, sustainability initiatives such as carbon management and energy, global perspectives, and more. 

Experiential learning opportunities are available in the program’s third and fourth years.

Sustainability studies have emerged as one of the most in-demand undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs in an era of unprecedented environmental and social change. 

Here UNBC offers students the opportunity to learn about important environmental and sustainability challenges and develop innovative and impactful solutions as engaged environmental citizens. 

The University offers three unique degree options that build different sets of expertise, marketable skills, and opportunities for leadership in a wide variety of professional fields. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$32,413

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,188
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,120
Tuition 1 person $22,293

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Official Transcripts
  • English language proficiency test scores
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:

  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Three Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
  • Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

China:

  • 会考 HUIKAO - Senior Secondary School Certificate or 高考GAOKAO - National College Entrance Examination: Minimum overall average grade 70% (B)
  • or a pass in English plus three academic subjects and an elective.

India:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Standard 12/Indian School Certificate/All India School Certificate Examination. Minimum average grade 50% or higher in English 12, three academic subjects and an elective for general entry.
  • Three-year diploma issued by a state board of technical education: Minimum average grade of 50% or higher for general entry.
  • GCE Edexcel or Cambridge International Examinations: Minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects must be completed with an overall grade point average of C or higher in order to be considered for admission.

All A-level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced-Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A-level. This is for general entry. 

Iran:

  • From 2019: High School Diploma (Theoretical Stream): Minimum average grade of 12 in 5 academic courses for general entry.
  • Prior to 2019: High School Diploma and pre-University Certificate. A minimum average grade of 12 or higher in pre-university courses for general entry.

Career opportunities

  • Marketing Director for a local farmer’s market
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Technical Unit Manager of Agriculture, Clean Energy, and Water

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