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Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Pursue your passion for environmental sustainability with Athabasca University’s fully online Bachelor of Environmental Studies. Build ecological knowledge, interdisciplinary thinking, and real-world skills to create meaningful environmental solutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: As little as 4 years of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Our program requirements can give you an idea of what courses you need to finish this program, and how to plan the order you’ll take them in. If you’re feeling stuck, our academic advisors can help.

Career pathways

Environmental challenges today call for new thinkers and new approaches. With a BES from AU, you’ll be prepared for meaningful roles across government, NGOs, education, private industry, and community organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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