Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies

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What will I learn?

Overview

Learn about the environment from different perspectives with an Associate of Arts Degree in Environmental Studies. You'll choose from a wide range of academic and environmental courses in anthropology, economics, geography, sociology, criminology, philosophy, history, political science, and earth and environmental science. Participate in discussions and presentations, gain valuable field experience and engage in classroom lectures to develop and enhance your critical-thinking, writing, research and presentation skills.

Get paid, full-time work experience during your studies

Gain valuable field experience and put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance, so we strongly recommend contacting the Co-op Office at the start of your program.

Further education

This environmental studies program can also lead to a degree in the environmental field. In most cases, an associate degree will allow you to enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program. To make sure your courses transfer, use the B.C. Transfer Guide as it has all the up-to-date information you'll need to plan your education.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$19,485.00 (US$ 14,005) per year
Health and Dental Plan - 265

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

New Westminster Campus

700 Royal Avenue,

New Westminster,

British Columbia,

V3M 5Z5, Canada

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$19,485.00 (US$ 14,005) per year
Health and Dental Plan - 265

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2025

Venue

New Westminster Campus

700 Royal Avenue,

New Westminster,

British Columbia,

V3M 5Z5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate

Douglas College English Assessment

TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83

TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)

IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)

EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1

CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)

Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B

Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C

Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Douglas College

Students who complete one of Douglas College’s 10 degree programs enjoy a graduate employment rate of 94 percent.

  • Well-connected network of campuses in Metro Vancouver area
  • Diverse community of 4,000 international students
  • Scholarships and bursaries available
  • Tuition fees are among the lowest in British Columbia