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Environmental Studies ( Masters )

The School of Environmental Studies has three core interdisciplinary research areas in ecological restoration, ethnoecology and political ecology. We embrace a full range of learning opportunities spanning natural and social sciences, humanities and traditional ecological knowledge.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite Minimum standing
BA, BSc B+

Applicants must also meet the general admission requirements for the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Entry point Domestic students International students
September January 15 January 15

EXAMS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • TOEFL 90 (internet-based test)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Research Intent
  • Brief Essay
  • For details, please consult the Environmental Studies website

Program advisers

Department directory

Group/Position Name Telephone Office E-mail
Graduate & Undergraduate Programs Elaine Hopkins 250-721-7354 SSM B243 esoffice@uvic.ca
School Administrator Lori Erb 250-472-4568 SSM B243 esadmin@uvic.ca
FAX 250-721-8985 SSM
Director Peter Stephenson 250-472-5070 SSM B243b ses@uvic.ca
Graduate Adviser Eric Higgs 250-721-8228 SSM B262 esgrad@uvic.ca
Undergraduate Advisor James Rowe 250-853-3574 SSM B224 esadvise@uvic.ca
Senior Laboratory Instructor Brenda Beckwith 250-721-6125 SSM B262 beckwith@uvic.ca
Restoration of Natural Systems Valentin Schaefer 250-472-4387 SSM B250 schaefer@uvic.ca
Senior Program Coordinator (Restoration) Janet Pivnick 250-721-8463 UVC A277 jpivnick@uvcs.uvic.ca
Restoration of Natural Systems Library 250-472-4569 SSM B241 rns@uvic.ca

Co-operative education opportunities

What is co-op?

Co-operative education (co-op) is a learning strategy that lets you:

  • alternate your academic studies with paid, relevant work experience in your field of study
  • enrich your academic studies by drawing on practical, real-world experience from your work terms
  • develop competencies to excel in the workplace
  • potentially pursue work terms related to your graduate research or project
Can you do co-op?

Graduate co-op may be available to students who are pursuing thesis and non-thesis (or professional) degrees. Participation is optional, and admission is determined after consultation with your graduate adviser and department. Contact the co-op program in your degree area for details, or email coopinfo@uvic.ca.

Note: Co-op is not open to one-year graduate degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, and non-degree graduate students.

What other career development support does UVic offer?

UVic Co-op and Career can support you through every stage of your career development, through:

Looking for work?

Apply for all types of job opportunities at learninginmotion.uvic.ca.

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