Environmental Studies - Master of Environmental Studies

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Environmental Studies - Master of Environmental Studies cost?

  CAD 12,927 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  about 6 semesters (Pattern I, thesis); 3 to 4 sem…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: The programs offered conform to the Research masters pattern I (Thesis), and the Project pattern II (Course-based), the general requirements for which are indicated in the general regulations. The Thesis-based Pattern I master's program follows the traditional sequence of graduate training with advanced courses (four half-credit courses, including ENSC 801 Interdisciplinarity as a Basis for Environmental Studies and ENSC 802 Solutions to Global Environmental Challenges ) and the challenge of undertaking extensive original research. This research will result in the submission of a thesis that will be subject to a formal defense and the presentation of a public seminar preferably in the School's seminar series. The written thesis, based on a student's original research, will include aspects of at least two disciplines, such as ecology and economics, or toxicology and policy. The typical time to completion would be about six semesters. The Course-based Pattern II master's program will also ensure the development of conceptual thinking, and analytical and interpretive skills. However, this program does not demand intensive research resulting in a thesis. Instead, the candidates will complete six half-credit courses, including ENSC 801 Interdisciplinarity as a Basis for Environmental Studies and ENSC 802 Solutions to Global Environmental Challenges and a library-based research project dealing with a specific interdisciplinary problem directly relevant to environmental studies. The study will result in the preparation of a major, formal paper (approximately 60 pages or 15,000 words) and the presentation of a public seminar preferably in the School's seminar series. This program could be completed in three semesters and should be completed in four. Course Requirements All MES students will be required to complete two core courses offered by the School, ENSC 801 Interdisciplinarity as a Basis for Environmental Studies and ENSC 802 Solutions to Global Environmental Challenges and participate in the Annual Research Day. Students in the thesis-based option will take another two half courses, for a total of four plus a thesis. Students in the course-based option will take a total of six half courses including the two core courses, four other graduate electives and a major paper. All students may include a maximum of one 400- or 500-level undergraduate course as an elective with permission. Elective graduate courses may be selected from those offered by a variety of departments. Permission of the department and instructor are required. ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: Stipends will be provided for PhD students at a minimum of $25,000 per year for 48 months. Stipends will be provided for MES-R students enrolled in the research stream at a minimum of $16,000 per year, pro-rated to the number of semesters spent in full time study each year. Financial support is guaranteed for only 6 semesters for research students. Resources for stipends are derived from School funds, Queen’s Graduate Awards, research assistantships, teaching assistantships in the School’s undergraduate courses, contributions from research grants and contracts, internal scholarships and awards, and/or external scholarships and awards. There is no guaranteed funding for course-based students, although some funding may be provided based on one or all of the sources of funding listed above. Where research grants permit, or when students earn a Scholarship or Fellowship from outside the School, some students may receive a higher stipend. The funding policy for each academic year is posted on the School's website. Students are automatically considered for School funding, QGA Awards, and Research/Teaching Assistantships when accepted each year. Students are only accepted when a potential... Source View scholarship page