“The Environmental Studies program provided me with a good foundational understanding of the many facets—ecological, political, economic, philosophical —of our world and society, from which both problems and potential solutions arise. I learned both how to access information and ideas, and how to communicate them.”
– Joanne Moyer (BA), winner of the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Arts (4-year course)
Environmental Studies (BA)
The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences provides interdisciplinary programs that have a holistic view of the environment. Following the general principles of sustainability, the courses provide an integrated approach to understanding the environment, examining human impact, and providing a framework to develop solutions to environmental problems. NATIONAL ACCREDITATION: Our degrees are accredited by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC) and Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada which demonstrates that we meet a national standard of quality.
Students in the BA degree program in Environmental Studies choose from two streams:
Sustainable Environmental Resource Systems - This stream provides a solid grounding in the social, political, and economic aspects of sustainable development; students may specialize in either Canadian or developing world issues.
Sustainable Urban Environments - This stream focuses on the link between humans and the urban environment, concentrating on environmental problems and issues related to urban expansion and solutions guided by sustainability principles.
This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree (3-year, 4-year, or Honours).
Required High School Courses
You must meet The University of Winnipeg’s general admission requirements. No specific courses required.
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Get StartedQuestions about the application process? Contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
“The Environmental Studies program provided me with a good foundational understanding of the many facets—ecological, political, economic, philosophical —of our world and society, from which both problems and potential solutions arise. I learned both how to access information and ideas, and how to communicate them.”
– Joanne Moyer (BA), winner of the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Arts (4-year course)
Program Contacts
Dr. Kirit Patel
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9313
email: environmental.studies@uwinnipeg.ca
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
How to Apply
For details on application requirements and deadlines, and to apply online, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/apply
For more information contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
Program Contacts
Dr. Kirit Patel
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9313
email: environmental.studies@uwinnipeg.ca
web: uwinnipeg.ca/environmental-studies
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
“The Environmental Studies program provided me with a good foundational understanding of the many facets—ecological, political, economic, philosophical —of our world and society, from which both problems and potential solutions arise. I learned both how to access information and ideas, and how to communicate them.”
– Joanne Moyer (BA), winner of the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the highest standing in Arts (4-year course)
Last Updated: 08/01/2024