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MA/MS in Environmental Studies

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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MA/MS in Environmental Studies is a master's degree in Environmental Sciences programme offered by York University in Toronto, Canada.

Also offered as: Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Environmental Sciences

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This graduate program takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues, bringing together the social sciences, humanities, arts and natural sciences. The Master in Environmental Studies (MES) is a self-directed program centred on an individual Plan of Study, allowing students to design a program of coursework matched to their research interests. A PhD in Environmental Studies is also offered. Within the MES, specialized options include a Planning stream leading to professional planning certification, a joint MES/JD with Osgoode Hall Law School, a Diploma in Business and the Environment, and a Diploma in Environmental/Sustainability Education. The program is based in York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change and operates within the Faculty of Graduate Studies framework, with students working alongside faculty supervisors to develop individualized programs of study addressing environmental, social and sustainability questions.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A minimum B+ average is required, along with two letters of recommendation. MES applicants submit a Statement of Interest covering a proposed research title, project description and personal statement, plus a resume or CV; PhD applicants submit a writing sample and a Statement of Academic Interest with comparable components.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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