Environmental Studies (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University explores the natural and social sciences to help you understand the relationship between people and the environment. Study sustainability, land and water management, environmental policy and resource management, using tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in provincial parks and northern Canada. Work with faculty researching biodiversity, climate change adaptation and s

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% English is calculated in the admission average

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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