Program Admission

Pre-requisite(s): N/A

Standard Admission

• Arts/Science undergraduate degree. 
• Normally, a minimum three years of related full-time experience working with environmental issues. 

Flexible Admission

To be considered for Flexible Admission, applicants would normally have considerable relevant work experience combined with work related training and certified professional credentials. All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Recommendations for Admission

This program is designed to be of most benefit to environmental practitioners who have an interest in, or a responsibility for, leadership and sustainable decision-making. As such, work and volunteer experience are key elements considered for admission to the program. As a guideline, we suggest that each applicant should have at least three years of experience working with environmental issues. 

Students intending to pursue the MSc program must possess a science-focused undergraduate degree or offer evidence of a strong science-orientated background.

Application Requirements

Please visit our Supporting Documents webpage for complete details.

Reference Letters:  It is ideal if one reference letter is based on your work experience and the other based on either your academic performance or community service that you have undertaken; however, two work-related references are acceptable in certain cases. There is no set standard format for letters of reference. The length and level of detail in each letter may vary.

Content of the reference letters should illustrate and support your suitability for admission to the Master of Arts/Master of Science in Environmental Practice program. Content may include how your referee feels you will succeed in the program (and why) and how the program will benefit you. Indication of demonstrated skills, competencies and aptitudes and other relevant information about which the referee can comment is beneficial. The context in which the referee has come to know you should also be mentioned.

Personal Statement:  Your personal statement should be no less than a one-page letter indicating your motivation for seeking entrance to the program. Your statement should comment upon your personal and career goals, the expectations you have for the program in relation to the achievement of your goals, and the strengths you feel you can bring to the program. 

Detailed Resume:  Your detailed resume should include the following:

• Education: List all post secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved. 
• Work Experience: (You should expand on this point in case you wish to take advantage of Flexible Admission.) 
• Voluntary / Unpaid Work Experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service. (You should expand on this point in case you wish to take advantage of Flexible Admissions.) 
• Information Technology Training and Experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use.