Dalhousie University is a renowned Canadian institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a legacy of more than two centuries, Dalhousie is recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, health sciences, law, management, and engineering. Dalhousie provides students with a transformative educational experience, combining rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, community engagement, and global perspectives. The university's vibrant campus, inclusive community, and supportive faculty create a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and personal development.

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The program is designed to train and mentor students in the process of independent research on natural resource and environmental issues, within a collegial, interdisciplinary community of scholars. Graduating students will be able to: Understand the traditions in knowledge creation, and locate their own methodologies within that broader context; Identify knowledge gaps in a chosen area of specialization via literature review and synthesis; Design and defend a viable and rigorous research project to fill research gaps and objectives, adapting methods as appropriate; Demonstrate broadened perspectives on natural resource and environmental issues. Act to research ethically; Exhibit critical thinking but also the principles of collegiality and mutual respect during academic critique; Manage the research process to implement research design in collaboration with a supervisory committee to a mutually acceptable deadline; Analyze collected data, evaluate results and interpret its implications in the context of a chosen area of specialization; and, Create new knowledge in a chosen area of specialization. Show less

Dalhousie University offers a Master's degree program in Environmental Studies. Here is a generalized example of a potential curriculum for the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program at Dalhousie University:

Core Courses:

Foundations of Environmental Studies
Research Methods in Environmental Studies
Environmental Policy and Governance
Environmental Ethics and Values
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Issues
Specialization Courses:

Elective Courses (related to environmental studies)
Research Project or Thesis:

Research Proposal and Project/Thesis
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues from various perspectives. The core courses cover foundational knowledge in environmental studies, research methods, environmental policy and governance, environmental ethics, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental issues.

Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest through elective courses. These courses can be chosen based on the student's research interests and may cover topics such as sustainable development, climate change, environmental justice, biodiversity conservation, or environmental management.

For the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program, students typically complete a research project or thesis. The research project/thesis involves proposal development, conducting original research, analyzing data, and presenting findings. The project/thesis allows students to delve deeper into a specific environmental topic and make a meaningful contribution to the field of environmental studies.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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