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Office of Graduate Admissions
Bennett Centre for Student Services
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
M3J 1P3

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With over 40 years of experience in graduate education, the Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) has always challenged the status quo. As Canada’s first faculty of its kind, we focus on interdisciplinary research and teaching. In examining ourselves and our environments across the globe, we constantly strive to address critical environmental issues and promote social justice. Our dynamic interests are reflected by the breadth and depth of internationally-recognized research and through the many publications of our faculty. FES Master’s and PhD programs are celebrated for the diversity and flexibility they offer. These qualities allow you to bring your own interests to the program, while your passions are nourished and encouraged with the guidance of an equally dedicated Faculty.

Anything involving an environment can be studied in our graduate programs. Examples of past students' research topics include:

  • rethinking climate change policy
  • ecocultural studies
  • democratizing the global city
  • children's environmental education programs in zoos
  • community-based renewable energy development
  • imagining city building for social change
  • theorizing the socioeconomic rights of poor single mothers in Canada
  • the evolution of corporate social responsibility
Degrees Offered
Degrees Offered: 
 
Full time
Part time
MESXN/A
JD/MESXN/A
PhDXN/A
Deadlines and Dates
Deadlines and Dates: 
Deadline date means: Date a completed application package is received by York.
Start Date September
Deadlines MES: 
February 1 (early)
April 1 (final)
February 1 (Int'l)
PhD:
January 6
Streams & Specializations
Streams and Specializations: 

MES Planning Program
Follow MES course requirements that grant you professional certification through the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

Joint MES/JD
Focus your studies on law and the environment through this program, the only one of its kind in Canada, offered jointly through the Faculty of Environmental Studies and Osgoode Hall Law School.
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Diploma in Business and the Environment
This joint diploma, offered through the Faculty of Environmental Studies and the Schulich School of Business, allows you to focus your studies on sustainable business practices while working on your MES or MBA.

Diploma in Environmental/Sustainability Education
This diploma is offered jointly by the graduate programs in Education and Environmental Studies. It is designed to provide opportunities for educators in schools, community organizations, cultural institutions and advocacy groups to develop expertise and to participate in research, theory and practice in the field of environmental and sustainability education. The diploma is offered to two groups of students:

  • those already enrolled in an Environmental Studies or Education graduate programs; or
  • those not studying for the MES/MEd degree but interested in the diploma alone. Offered through the Faculty of Education only.
What you need to apply to this program
Minimum Admission Requirements: 
Type
Requirements
Academic (GPA)MES: B+
PhD: B
International Students: refer to the international credentials information for your country.
Language Proficiency
Do you need?		TOEFL
  • Paper-based: 600
  • Computer-based: 250
  • iBT: 100
IELTS
  • Overall Band Score: 7.5
YELT (York English Language Test)
  • Band: 1
Recommendations3
Other
  • MES: Statement of educational and career objectives (500 words)
  • Resumé/CV
  • If you do not meet the minimum requirements: you may still be considered for admission if you have an extensive background in the area you wish to study, including significant writing and analytical experience. 
  • See complete MES application instructions on the program website.
  • PhD: Writing sample
  • Description of intended area of research (1,000 words)
  • Resumé/CV
  • See complete PhD application instructions on the program website.

Because the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of positions available, meeting our minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Application Mailing Addresses
Address: 
  • Completed Application Package means:
    1. Use York University's graduate studies online application.
    2. Send all required and supplementary documents and materials in a single package. (Exception: official transcripts sent to York directly from previous educational institutions. Official transcripts must come directly from, and bear the unbroken seal of, the issuing institution.) See checklist (PDF).
  • Mail or Courier Completed Application Package to:

Mail
York University
Office of Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box GA2300
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON
CANADA M3J 1P3

Courier
York University
Office of Graduate Admissions
W322 Bennett Centre for Student Services
99 Ian MacDonald Blvd
Toronto, ON
CANADA M3J 1P3

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