Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies in Canada at TrentU Canada




University Trent University (TrentU Canada)
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Type Public Liberal Arts
Program Type Thesis, major research paper or internship
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 1-2 years
Students 11,000
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Detailed Information of Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies in Canada at Trent University

Program Overview for Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies in Canada:

The first program of its kind in Canada, this program encourages you to tailor your educational experience. Pursue your interests as you explore the sustainability of human societies and the natural environment.

At Trent, you will work with award-winning scholars, leading academics and practitioners as you contemplate complex challenges. Your education and research will be contributing directly to the understanding of environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and social responsibility.

Whether you’re headed for further academic training, or setting out to meet the growing demand for highly qualified personnel in the public and private sectors, you will be preparing to make a difference.

These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies in Canada

B.Sc. or B.A. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in a related field.

  • At least A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in the last ten undergraduate credits
  • Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project
  • A foundation in appropriate research methodology
  • A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement to this program and this must be discussed in your plan of study
    (Please visit our Faculty and Research Page for our listing of faculty and areas of research. An applicant must reach out to a faculty member)

    A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program 

Other Documents Required are:

  • Transcripts(transcripts must include a grading scale or legend.)
  • Two Letters of Reference
  • Plan of Study(Typically 1-2 pages, outlining applicant's objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests (if known), relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included. The potential supervisor should be identified in your plan of study.)
  • A Writing Sample(Submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples preferred format is PDF.)
  • Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) will be requested, only if an offer of admission is made.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies

B.Sc. or B.A. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in a related field.

  • At least A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in the last ten undergraduate credits
  • Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project
  • A foundation in appropriate research methodology
  • A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement to this program and this must be discussed in your plan of study
    (Please visit our Faculty and Research Page for our listing of faculty and areas of research. An applicant must reach out to a faculty member)

    A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program 

Other Documents Required are:

  • Transcripts(transcripts must include a grading scale or legend.)
  • Two Letters of Reference
  • Plan of Study(Typically 1-2 pages, outlining applicant's objectives in a graduate program. Any specific research interests (if known), relevant experiences, and/or career aspirations can be included. The potential supervisor should be identified in your plan of study.)
  • A Writing Sample(Submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples preferred format is PDF.)
  • Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) will be requested, only if an offer of admission is made.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Arts in Sustainability 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 Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$100.00
Tuition Fees CA$22,408.07 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$100.00
Tuition Fees CA$9,393.18 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

Federal Scholarships & Award Listing: Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's (Worth CAD 17,500); MacKenzie King Scholarship (Worth of CAD 10000);

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