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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Earth and Planetary Science Communication at Brock University

Brock University, Canada

Programme overview

A four-year degree combining Earth sciences with communications, described as the only such program in Canada. Graduates understand the science behind climate change, space exploration and planetary resources and can communicate it.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Science  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students take the same courses as Earth Sciences and Communications majors in the first two years, then choose senior courses; fourth-year communications courses cover environment and media, film and ecology, and data science, with a capstone project in the media format of choice.

Career pathways

Science policy and communication roles in governments, NGOs and private companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Brock admission criteria (Ontario secondary school applicants), BEP: Grade 12 U English and two of Functions, Calculus, Data Management, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Environment and Resource Management or Geomatics; competitive average B-.

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.

Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer entry. Fall is the main intake; Winter and Spring/Summer entry are accepted pending programme availability.

Fall entry: the deadline to submit an OUAC application for all Brock undergraduate programmes (current Ontario secondary school applicants) is 15 January 2027, and offers must be accepted by 1 June 2027. Canadian residents or international applicants not currently attending an Ontario high school also apply by 15 January 2027.

Brock Application for international students applying only to Brock: 15 January (Fall entry), 1 December (Winter entry), 1 April (Spring entry); the application fee is $130. Interest, Letter of Permission, part-time/mature, upgrading, open studies and certificate applicants: 1 August (Fall), 1 December (Winter), 1 April (Spring).

Supplementary deadlines: portfolio for Visual Arts and statement of interest for Game Design and Game Programming are due 1 February 2027; Bachelor of Music Honours auditions take place February to May.

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