MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Canada at UNBC Canada




University University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC Canada)
Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Type Public
Program Type thesis
Language English
Program Duration 2 years
Students 3,570
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Detailed Information of MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Canada at University of Northern British Columbia

Program Overview for MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Canada:

he Master of Arts in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MA NRES) offers students the opportunity to pursue studies in the social or humanities dimensions of human-environment interactions, including historical and contemporary resource and environmental issues. It encourages the study of the social, cultural, ethical, economic and political dynamics of resource and land use, and environmental change.

Students choose from the following areas of study:

  • Geography
  • Environmental Studies
  • Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Tourism

These are the international student eligibility for the MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Canada

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission.Other Admission Requirements:

  • Statement of Academic Interests: Your academic interests and ambitions, reasons for applying, and a tentative selection of courses for the program you intend to take
  • Proposed Supervisor’s Name
  • Evidence of post-secondary education including official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Names/Email Address Information for Three (3) Referees. Two of the three references must be Academic. Applicants may submit a 4th reference letter from their proposed supervisor under “Other Documentation”
  • Funding Worksheet

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

A four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) in the work of the last 60 credit hours (approximately the last two years). A Baccalaureate degree is required for entry. The minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) is based on the UNBC 4.33 scale. The GPA from sending institutions will be assessed and converted to the UNBC scale when being considered for admission.Other Admission Requirements:

  • Statement of Academic Interests: Your academic interests and ambitions, reasons for applying, and a tentative selection of courses for the program you intend to take
  • Proposed Supervisor’s Name
  • Evidence of post-secondary education including official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Names/Email Address Information for Three (3) Referees. Two of the three references must be Academic. Applicants may submit a 4th reference letter from their proposed supervisor under “Other Documentation”
  • Funding Worksheet

These are the test eligibilities for the MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$153.00
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$18,688.00/year
You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$76.50
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$18,688.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour.

There are many financial awards available for students:

  • Teaching Assistantship
  • BC Student Assistance Program
  • Assistance for Students with Permanent Disabilities
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