Overview
You feel, as we do, that the climate emergency is the most pressing challenge facing our world. And you know that solving this problem calls for strong leadership. You want to step up to lead change, through the social, political, cultural and economic responses that point to a low-carbon, socially just and climate-resilient future. And you want to align your educational journey with a meaningful career path.
The Climate Action Leadership programme from Royal Roads University gives you the tools to integrate climate action in your existing work or launch into a new profession. Join an international movement of climate action leaders working to change the climate story from a tale of disaster to one of transformation.
Program Outcomes
Once you have completed this program, you'll have skills in climate communication, climate risk management, building a business case for climate action, design thinking, and change management to work in sectors focused on the environment and community development.
You'll also develop your learning in the following areas:
- climate adaptation and resilience literacy
- critical, creative and transdisciplinary thinking
- research literacy
- adaptive leadership and decision making
- communication and knowledge mobilization
- change making orientation and implementation
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Academic Integrity
- Internship Preparation and Career
- Management Skills
- Connections for Climate Action Leadership
- Leading Climate Action in Society
- Climate Risk Management
- Modelling the Business Case for Climate Action
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Climate Studies & Meteorology Leadership View 5 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in CanadaExplore more key information
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Four-year (or comparable) Education, Arts, Science or other undergraduate degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution with a GPA of at least 3.33/4.33 in the final 20 courses (or last 2 years).
- At least 3 years of professional experience in a leadership or management position that is directly related to the MA Climate Action Leadership program learning outcomes.
- Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for flexible admission which takes into account all that candidates have learned, not just academic grades.
- Applicants under flexible admission would normally require at least two years of relevant leadership or management experience.
- Flexible admission applicants will normally be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum final grade of B+ (77%).
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International
17925 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35851 CAD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
13682 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27364 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Victoria
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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