At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, MA/MS in Social and Ecological Sustainability is offered as a master's degree in Environmental Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Environmental Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This Master of Environmental Studies in Social and Ecological Sustainability is a flexible, research-based degree offered by the Faculty of Environment, with a choice between a thesis or a master's research paper. Scholarship is organized around three research fields: resource analysis and stewardship, socio-ecosystem function and renewal, and sustainability policy and governance. The programme accepts both full-time and part-time students, with full-time study taking 24 months, and is supported by faculty who are recognized researchers active on sustainability-related committees and an established alumni network working across government, academia, civil society, and industry. The programme is delivered on-campus with a single Fall (September) intake, and focuses on preparing graduates to address real sustainability challenges, applying research to help move toward more sustainable social and ecological systems.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an environmentally related field, with at least a 75% average in the final two years of study. English language proficiency minimums are IELTS Academic 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component) or TOEFL iBT 5.0 overall (5.0 in each component, MyBest scoring, for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026).
