Study Master of Arts in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies at University of Northern British Columbia in Canada, Faculty of Environment
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Master of Arts in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

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What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies [MA (NRES)] offers students the opportunity to pursue studies of the social dimensions of human-environment interactions, from a community-based or regional perspective. The degree is distinguished by its focus on human perspectives on historical and contemporary resource and environmental issues. It encourages the study of the social, cultural, ethical, economic and political dynamics of resource and land use, and environmental change in northern ecosystems.Students must choose from the following areas of study:GeographyEnvironmental StudiesOutdoor Recreation, Conservation and TourismThe normal time for completion of the MA (NRES) is two academic years

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Environment

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$7,797.45 (US$ 5,605) per year
Medical Insurance Fee - International Students Only - CAD 190.00

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

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Prince George Campus

3333 University Way,

Prince George,

British Columbia,

V2N 4Z9, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$7,797.45 (US$ 5,605) per year
Medical Insurance Fee - International Students Only - CAD 190.00

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Prince George Campus

3333 University Way,

Prince George,

British Columbia,

V2N 4Z9, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country, Applicants must have an four-year (120 credit hours) Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

English language requirement:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in any of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components; or equivalent other TOEFL score.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) or the CAEL CE : overall 70, with no subtest below 60.

MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 85 final score, with 3 in the speaking test.

PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 65 overall score, with a score of not less than 60 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Deadline: September intake: December 15, January intake: May 1, and May intake: December 15.

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

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