Overview

The Environmental Policy M.A. at Memorial University of Newfoundland provides a comprehensive exploration of environmental theory, application, and methodology. This interdisciplinary programme is designed to equip students with the practical skills necessary to navigate complex ecological challenges and policy frameworks. Students benefit from a curriculum that bridges the gap between academic research and professional practice.

Why Environmental Policy at Memorial University of Newfoundland?

This programme is one of the few of its kind in Canada, offered by the School of Science and the Environment at the Grenfell Campus. Students work closely with expert faculty in a supportive environment located in Corner Brook. The campus is renowned for its environmental programming, allowing students to draw upon diverse faculty interests and institutional strengths in resource management and public policy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 1074 per semester
National fee: CAD 635 per semester

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Syllabus

The programme offers both thesis and research paper options to suit different academic goals. The research paper route is typically completed in one year, while the thesis route spans two years. Modules and research areas may include:

Environmental Policy
Public Policy
Resource Management
Environmental Studies
Political Science
Public Administration
Environmental Science
Geography

Careers with Environmental Policy

Graduates are well-prepared for professional roles across public service, private industry, and non-governmental organisations. The programme's focus on practical skills and required internships helps students transition into various specialist fields.

Programme Structure

It is a rigorous, interdisciplinary study of environmental policy in terms of its theory, application, methodology, and approaches with reference to central contemporary debates. It is also an applied program that equips students with practical skills in the field making links to the labour market through a required internship program.

Interdisciplinary study in the environmental policy program is encouraged by the University. Applicants with an interdisciplinary background or whose background combines two or more fields of study (e.g., political science, public policy, environmental studies, geography, resource management, environmental science, or public administration) would be an excellent fit for this program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

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August 15 (part-time) for Winter admission

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

30-60 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy View 21 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)

Two (2) letters of appraisal

Non-refundable application fee

Proof of English proficiency

Additional requirements (may be required).

Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2148 CAD / year

≈ 2148 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1270 CAD / year

≈ 1270 CAD / year

Additional Details

NL Students: $635

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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