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You’ll have access to a variety of research facilities across campus such as our Ethnoecology, Restoration and Conservation Ecology, and Visualization labs. UVic’s proximity to marine and alpine ecosystems, freshwater wetlands, rivers, lakes and the temperate rainforest makes us an ideal location for fieldwork. The Environmental Studies program is offered at University of Victoria, British Columbia.

The MA and MSc degree programs are research-intensive and focused on the creation of a thesis. This original work will show advanced research and knowledge of the environmental studies. You’ll have to attend a three day field camp at the beginning of our program.

The MA and MSc programs differ based on your elective courses and thesis research. Discuss which option is best for you with your supervisor.

Areas of focus

Ecological restoration
Ethnoecology
Political Ecology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives on Environmental Theories, Methods and Skills

MA/MSc Research Colloquium

Thesis Proposal Preparation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

The minimum GPA required for a master's entry is B+ (6.5 on the University of Victoria 9-point scale) in the last two years of undergraduate study. In practice a higher GPA is typically required for admission. The minimum GPA required for a PhD entry is A- (7.0).

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In addition to the documentation required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (see Faculty Admissions), the School of Environmental Studies also requires transcripts, a statement of research interest (1-2 pages), a brief essay telling us about yourself and highlighting your past accomplishments, evidence of creativity and research potential (1-2 pages) and a CV.
Admission requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in an area of study related to your proposed graduate program, with a minimum overall average of B+, 6.5 on the University of Victoria 9-point scale. In practice a higher GPA is typically required to ensure entry.

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Tuition Fees

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5602 CAD / year

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4442 CAD / year

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Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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