Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Practice

Transition into the environmental sector with an environmental degree.

A bachelor's degree matters for most environmental jobs. In fact, 72% of job vacancies linked to Canada's green economy require a bachelor's degree.

The Bachelor of Environmental Practice at Royal Roads University goes beyond the basics to build the skills, knowledge and next-level insight that you need to have a successful environmental career. Professionals who are seeking to complete their undergraduate degree or enter the environmental sector with a career-focused, second degree will gain practical, workplace-ready environmental skill set grounded in critical thinking and theory.

Choose the Bachelor of Environmental Practice program to:

Gain practical skills and knowledge including environmental management tools, sustainable development applications and environmental law.
Earn practical environmental experience by completing a 6-week internship or comprehensive research report.
Meet educational requirements for ECO Canada’s Environmental Professional (EP) Certification
Build management and leadership skills for the environmental sector.

About the Program

Course Delivery

Choose between a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA)depending on your goals and educational background.

The BSc is designed for process-driven individuals with a strong scientific background and are interested in environmental regulation, remediation, sustainable energy management and more.

The BA is designed for individuals with a broad awareness of current and potential environmental issues; big-picture thinkers interested in developing their critical thinking ability and environmental knowledge while building a diverse network of peers to learn from and with.

Core Courses

In order to complete your degree, you’ll select a Program Capstone: choose from either a 75-hour practicum or a major research paper with guidance from your instructor.

Sustainable Development: Ideas and Application
Global Processes
Environmental Economics
Environmental Management Tools
Statistical Literacy and Critical thinking
Public Policy Formulation
Leadership and Management for Environmental Practitioners
Sustainable Development: Ideas and Application
Introduction to Environmental Law
Ethics and Environment
Tools for Business Decision Making

Apply Today

The next intake starts September 9, 2019.

The Application deadline is August 9, 2019. Apply today through the Royal Roads University website:

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