Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Geography at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Our Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Geography allows you to explore a range of research interests, from analyzing the causes and consequences of pressing environmental challenges to identifying pathways to foster sustainable development and protect biodiversity and natural resources.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Duration: Full-time: Three terms (12 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

municipal governments (Thunder Bay, Calgary); provincial government departments (Alberta Environment); federal government departments (Fisheries and Oceans); conservation authorities (Halton Hills)

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in geography or related program. A minimum B average. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

International applicants: CAD 23,583 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: MA, MSc, MES, MAP, MMus, MKin. International students in research-based master Source

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