About the course

Complex issues like water and energy security, climate change and environmental degradation touch virtually every person, in every profession, in every part of the world. Studying Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) at Dalhousie will allow you to explore the links between complex environmental issues and poverty, globalization, consumption and urbanization. You?ll gain skills that will make you a leader and change-maker in your chosen career path.

　　You?ll combine your major in ESS with a second major depending on your undergraduate degree of choice.

　　Dalhousie?s ESS program has an interdisciplinary approach, allowing you to explore how ESS topics relate to other industries you may be interested in. The core ESS courses will help you analyze and understand a wide range of concepts relating to energy, water, climate change, population and more.

　　First-year students begin by taking general introduction courses to the concepts of Environment, Sustainability and Society. These courses will give you the background for more in-depth studies in topics such as environmental decision-making and global environmental governance. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: CA$115,741

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Halifax
Fall (September), 2025	Halifax

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Dalhousie University

Completion of secondary school. All official Transcripts. TOEFL CBT - 237. TOEFL IBT - 90. IELTS - 6.5. IB Diploma you need at least 26 points.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Dalhousie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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