Overview

Key Features

The overall goal of the Earth and Planetary Science Communication at Brock University to prepare you with extensive knowledge about the Earth and planetary sciences, as well as the skills to communicate well and create positive relationships between organizations and stakeholders. After graduation, you will be able to work effectively in various roles and positions within science policy debates and developments in a wide range of settings, including governments, NGOs and private companies.

As a graduate, you will understand the science behind important issues such as global climate change, space exploration and planetary resources. You will develop the skills to participate effectively and successfully in the discussions and debates surrounding science in a variety of fields and industries.

You will take the same courses as Earth Sciences and Communications majors. The first two years provide fundamental background knowledge in both disciplines. In the senior years, you can choose courses in your areas of interest and participate in collaborative projects.

Career outcomes

Communication for government agencies and NGOs
Communication for companies in environmental fields or in geologically sensitive areas
Traditional resource fields
Communication for companies taking part in space exploration
Science reporting in newspapers, web publications and blogs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The ability to understand the broad fields as well as key concepts in Earth and Space Sciences, such as the formation of the Solar System, Planetary Evolution, Plate Tectonics, Geological Time the History of the Earth.
Knowledge of the role of multiple theories that played a prominent role in the development of our current understanding of Earth and Space Sciences.
The development of critical thinking skills and the ability to assess the limitations and flaws within scientific studies, both inside and outside the discipline.
Ability to understand and evaluate the different approaches necessary to solve problems in Earth and Space Sciences.
Ability to find, review, and summarize established and new knowledge in the Earth and Planetary Science field, and develop lines of argument accessible to the general public to increase understanding of the state of current research and complex issues.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 53 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

English (ENG4U)
Any two of: MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, ICS4U, SBI4U, SPH4U, SCH4U, SES4U, CGR4M or CGO4M
Secondary school diploma;
Grade 12 courses at the number and level specified for your province (see below);
A minimum average of 70% (many programs require a higher average);
You must meet English language proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

221310 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7377 CAD per credit during 48 months.
National

36510 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1217 CAD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for St. Catharines

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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