Environmental Studies

Studley Campus, Halifax, Canada

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

16,593 CADTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The program is designed to train and mentor students in the process of independent research on natural resource and environmental issues, within a collegial, interdisciplinary community of scholars. Graduating students will be able to:

Understand the traditions in knowledge creation, and locate their own methodologies within that broader context;
Identify knowledge gaps in a chosen area of specialization via literature review and synthesis;
Design and defend a viable and rigorous research project to fill research gaps and objectives, adapting methods as appropriate;
Demonstrate broadened perspectives on natural resource and environmental issues.
Act to research ethically;
Exhibit critical thinking but also the principles of collegiality and mutual respect during academic critique;
Manage the research process to implement research design in collaboration with a supervisory committee to a mutually acceptable deadline;
Analyze collected data, evaluate results and interpret its implications in the context of a chosen area of specialization; and,
Create new knowledge in a chosen area of specialization.

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Understand the traditions in knowledge creation, and locate their own methodologies within that broader context;
Identify knowledge gaps in a chosen area of specialization via literature review and synthesis;
Design and defend a viable and rigorous research project to fill research gaps and objectives, adapting methods as appropriate;
Demonstrate broadened perspectives on natural resource and environmental issues.
Act to research ethically;
Exhibit critical thinking but also the principles of collegiality and mutual respect during academic critique;
Manage the research process to implement research design in collaboration with a supervisory committee to a mutually acceptable deadline;
Analyze collected data, evaluate results and interpret its implications in the context of a chosen area of specialization; and,
Create new knowledge in a chosen area of specialization.

Admission requirements

TOEFL

100+

Bachelor GPA

IELTS

7.5+

Dalhousie requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two years (60 credits) in a related four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. Although 3.0 is the minimum acceptable GPA, the MES is a competitive program and the majority of our students hold a 3.7 GPA in their last two years or study. This GPA additionally enables our students to equalify for scholarship. We also require a minimum of 7.5 (or equivalent, if applicable), two strong references, evidence from a resume of relevant experince (work, school or volunteer), a viable statement of reserach interest and consent of a SRES supervisor to oversee the work.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,201 CAD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

16,593 CAD

Other Expenses

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Studley Campus, Halifax, Canada

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

16,593 CADTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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