Overview

Students enrolled in Environmental Studies use a social science approach to understand environmental issues and solutions.

The Environmental Studies program at University of Manitoba is often of interest to those who want to develop skills in communication, program development and policy analysis.

Career opportunities

Areas of employment include:

Environmental boards and commissions
Environmental nongovernmental organizations (ENGO's)
Educational institutes
Scientific foundations and policy institutes
Municipal, provincial and federal government
Environmental consulting firms
Environmental education centres
Agricultural companies and agencies
Engineering, architecture and land use planning firms
Manufacturing and retail companies
Parks and outdoor recreation agencies
Mineral resources/mining companies

Oil and gas, energy and utilities companies

Many employers are interested in the skills possessed by environmental studies majors. Depending on the focus area and courses taken, graduates will have the ability to:

Understand the need for environmental sustainability and interconnection of environmental systems
Develop and implement environmental communications and awareness programs
Engage the public and consult with stakeholders about environmental issues and solutions
Implement environmental management systems within an organization's strategic plan
Understand environmental legislation and develop or enforce environmental policies, programs and/or
procedures
Undertake environmental impact assessments of natural resource development projects

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Science 1 - Concepts
Environmental Science 2 - Issues
Human Geography
Physical Geography
Microeconomic Principles
Technical Communication in the Environmental Sectors
Environmental Responsibilities and the Law
Environmental Economics
Quantitative Research Methods in Geography
Critical Thinking and the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Honours: 4 years (120 credit hours)
Honours co-op option: 4 years (120 credit hours)
Major: 4 years (120 credit hours)
Major co-op option: 4 years (120 hours)
General: 3 years (90 credit hours)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

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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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120

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86

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum average of 70% over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:

English 40SMathematics 40S

Two academic 40S courses

Interim high school transcript
Final official high school transcript
Interim post-secondary transcript
Final official post-secondary transcript
Proof of English proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23700 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6400 CAD / year

≈ 6400 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

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