Bachelor of Arts (Major in Sustainability and Environmental Studies) is a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences programme offered by St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 21,135 per year (CAD 9,224 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Environmental Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 9,224 / year
International tuition: CAD 21,135 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This Bachelor of Arts major provides an interdisciplinary education on the relationship between human communities and the natural world, drawing on ecology, philosophy, policy and politics, economics, history, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Students can pursue a major, minor, or honours, and can focus coursework on food and energy systems, policy and politics, ethics and values, activism and social change, or community sustainability. Several courses are taught in the Aotiitj program in Elsipogtog First Nation, connecting studies with Wolastoqey and Indigenous worldviews. The program emphasizes directed research, community-based projects, field-based learning, and study-abroad and internship opportunities. Featured courses include Understanding Sustainability, Global Environmental Politics, and Canadian Environmental Law and Policy. Graduates pursue careers in sustainable business, renewable energy, climate change adaptation, non-profit leadership, public service, policy research, urban planning, environmental law, and education. The full-time program runs four years at St. Thomas University's Fredericton, New Brunswick campus and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sustainability and Environmental Studies.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Bachelor of Arts requires high school graduation with a minimum average of 70% on five completed Grade 12 academic courses, including Grade 12 academic English (or French for Francophone-school applicants), plus four Grade 12 academic electives from an approved list. International applicants must show academic standing comparable to Canadian applicants and, if English is not their first language, submit an English proficiency test score; scores of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 89, Duolingo English Test 115, PTE Academic 62, or CAEL 60 or higher qualify for a full course load, while lower minimum scores (IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90, PTE 50, CAEL 40/50) admit students into the ESL support program. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
