Program Overview
The Environmental Practice at Royal Roads University is a MA programme in Natural Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations for Environmental Communication
- Learning Theory and Program Design
- Worldviews, Ethics, and the Environment
- The Biosphere and Sustainability
- Developing a Sustainability Perspective
- Practicum in Environmental Practice
- Research Paper in Environmental Practice
- Global Environmental Processes and Current Issues
- Economics for Decision Making
- Sustainable Development: From Theory to Practice
- Research and Analysis
- Environmental Accounting and Reporting
- Legal Aspects of Environmental Management
- Environmental Analysis and Remediation
- Leadership and Sustainable Development
- Environmental Management Tools
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field, with a minimum GPA of \'B\' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience.
- Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will normally be required to\xc2\xa0take\xc2\xa0"Academic Writing and Critical Thinking"\xc2\xa0and obtain a minimum final grade of B (73%).
Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for\xc2\xa0Flexible Admission\xc2\xa0and assessed as follows:
- Normally, six years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- All flexible admission applicants\xc2\xa0will normally be required to\xc2\xa0take\xc2\xa0"Academic Writing and Critical Thinking"\xc2\xa0and obtain a minimum final grade of B (73%).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,950 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Roads University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University
Victoria, Canada
Royal Roads University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2007-10-17
- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 36 months