Overview

You’re passionate about, and deeply involved in, practical environmental issues. Earn your Environment and Management degree at Royal Roads University through a blend of mostly online courses and on-campus residencies, or study entirely on campus.

Advance your skills in environmental management, communication and problem solving to help create a more sustainable world for all.

Programme outcomes

Once you have completed this programme, you'll have a solid understanding of policy, practice and communication, as well as skills for working with stakeholders and communities to address global and local environmental and sustainability challenges. You'll be prepared to work in government, private and public sectors as well as non-governmental organizations.

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Programme Structure

You'll complete your degree by writing a thesis, conducting a Major Research Project or through coursework by taking an RRU graduate certificate of your choice.

On-campus learning

Study on our beautiful ocean-front campus where you'll experience:

Team-based learning and coaching to improve team skills
Participation in an integrated social and natural science inquiry
Engagement in an innovative project, open space technology and fieldwork

Courses include:

MEM Orientation

Theories and Stories in Sustainable
Development

Economics for Decision Making

Communication

The Biosphere and Sustainability

Legal Aspects of Environmental Management
Learning in a Living Lab

Climate Policy and Governance

Environmental Accounting and Reporting
Biosphere and Sustainability: Socio-Ecological Justice

Lecturers

Dr. Alice MacGillivray

Dr. Bryce J. Casavant

Chris Ling

Debbi Stanyer

Derek Masselink

G. Kristina Sviderskyte, Ph.D.

Gillian Kerr

Marc d’Entremont, Ph.D.

Dr. Robert Newell

Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe
Bill Dushenko, Ph.D.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 21 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field, with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.

At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience.

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for flexible admission which takes into account all that candidates have learned, not just academic grades. This policy acknowledges all learning achievements, even outside the traditional classroom setting.

Applicants under flexible admission would normally require six years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

All flexible admission applicants will normally be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the programme and obtain a minimum final grade of B (73%).
English language proficiency required

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20895 CAD / year

≈ 20895 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14824 CAD / year

≈ 14824 CAD / year
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Applies to you

Free

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Financial Aid & Awards

Your education is an investment in your career and life.

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bursaries, scholarships and other awards
student research scholarships
other funding
emergency funding

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Victoria

Funding

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