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Master of Environmental Studies (MES) at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The MES is a thesis-based interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Departments of Anthropology and Geography and the Environment, training graduates to investigate environment and culture issues, including environmental equity, in northern areas.

Department: Anthropology; Geography and the Environment  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students must complete requirements within six terms (2 years); applicants must contact potential supervisors before applying.

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Application information

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Master in Education, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Physics and Sociology; May (Spring) intake for select programs including Biology, Chemistry, Education, Forestry (thesis-based) and Geology.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD, paid through the online Graduate Studies application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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