Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Practice
Build a career in environmental leadership with a flexible, fully online degree.
At a Glance
Delivery: Online
Credential: Degree
Credits: 60
Next Start: May 4, 2026
The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Practice (BEP), offered in partnership with Royal Roads University, prepares you with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience to lead in today’s evolving environmental sector.
Choose the pathway that aligns with your goals:
- Bachelor of Arts (BAEP): Focus on policy, communication, and leadership
- Bachelor of Science (BScEP): Focus on technical and scientific aspects of sustainability
Both programs are delivered fully online, giving you the flexibility to advance your career while balancing your commitments.
Completion timelines vary based on your schedule and transfer credits.
Why take your Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Practice at Royal Roads University?
An Exceptional Student Experience
Royal Roads University is ranked #1 among Canadian public universities for Active and Collaborative Learning and Level of Academic Challenge (NSSE 2013). You’ll benefit from a supportive, engaging environment designed to help you apply what you learn in real-world contexts.
A Flexible, Modern Learning Model
At Royal Roads University, it’s not just one thing that sets the experience apart. From flexible admission to a unique, applied learning model and strong online delivery, everything is designed to fit your life while supporting meaningful, career-focused learning.
A Change Your Life Experience
A Royal Roads education goes beyond subject expertise. It builds self-awareness, practical skills, and the confidence to grow both professionally and personally, preparing you to lead in your field and make a lasting impact.
Choose Your Pathway
Bachelor of Arts (BAEP)
Best for careers in policy, communication, and leadership
- Environmental policy and governance
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Leadership and decision-making
- Community and social sustainability
Bachelor of Science (BScEP)
Best for technical and science-based environmental roles
- Environmental management and assessment
- Data analysis and technical problem-solving
- Scientific and sustainability practices
- Applied environmental technologies
About the Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Practice
Program Details
Complete your Bachelor’s in Environmental Practice online in as little as two and a half years. Designed for flexibility, this program allows you to study from anywhere while balancing work and other commitments. Completion timelines may vary based on your schedule and eligible transfer credits.
What You’ll Learn
Build practical, job-ready skills aligned with today’s environmental workforce.
BAEP (Arts Focus):
- Environmental policy and governance
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Leadership and decision-making
- Community-based sustainability
BScEP (Science Focus):
- Environmental management and assessment
- Data analysis and technical problem-solving
- Scientific and sustainability practices
- Applied environmental technologies
How You’ll Learn
Courses are delivered fully online and combine:
- Readings and guided instruction
- Interactive discussions
- Applied assignments and real-world projects
- Collaborative learning experiences
Program overview:
- 60-credit degree
- Upper-level electives across Canadian partner institutions
- Flexible, fully online delivery
- Broad, career-relevant course selection
- Completion timeline varies based on your schedule and transfer credits
Choose electives that align with your interests and career goals, allowing you to tailor your degree to your preferred path.
Completion Options
Complete your degree with one of the following:
- Research paper: Explore a topic of interest through independent study
- Practicum: Gain hands-on, real-world experience in a professional setting
Career Outcomes & Certification
Build job-ready skills aligned with current environmental workforce needs. Graduates meet the academic requirements for Environmental Professional (EP®) certification, a recognized standard across Canada’s environmental sector, helping you strengthen your credibility and advance your career.
Built for:
Self-motivated learners looking for flexible, career-aligned education
Estimated workload:
18–25 hours per week
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Admission Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor’s in Environmental Practice program, applicants must meet one of the following:
- A diploma or a minimum of 60 credits, with a grade of ‘B’ (3.00/4.33 GPA), from a recognized post secondary institution; or
- Completion of the Certificate in Environmental Practice (CEP) at Royal Roads University, with a minimum grade of ‘B’ (3.00/4.33 GPA)
Applicants who have the required 60 post secondary credits but do not meet the minimum GPA requirement should have at least three years of relevant work experience.
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Graduate Ready: Education Designed for the Workforce
The partnership between Royal Roads University and ECO Canada is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled environmental professionals across Canada. By combining academic excellence with industry insight, the Bachelor’s in Environmental Practice (BEP) delivers practical, career-ready training informed by ECO Canada’s national workforce research and professional standards.
This collaboration ensures the program aligns with the competencies required across the environmental sector, helping you build the knowledge and experience employers are actively seeking.
Upon completion, you’ll meet the academic requirements for Environmental Professional (EP®) certification, positioning you to accelerate your career and connect with a national network of environmental professionals.
Where This Degree Can Take You
Bachelor of Arts (BAEP)
- Health & Safety Advisor
- Legal Assistant
- Environmental Scientist
- Project Assistant/GIS Analyst
- Interpretation officer
Bachelor of Science (BScEP)
- Environmental Planning
- Land Coordinator
- Environmental Technologist
- Policy Analyst
- Environmental Protection Officer