Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies (Co-op)

Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo Campus

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 33,220/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 246

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1960

Total Students: 20,000 +

Int. Students: 12,232 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

75 University Ave West, Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies (Co-op)

Program Overview

Study the natural and social sciences to understand human relationships with the natural environment. Learn about sustainability issues in the management of land and water, the formulation of environmental policy, and how improved decision-making can manage resources, protect the environment and ensure a healthy future. You can learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) and crewless aerial vehicles to develop your applied skills.

Environmental Studies at Laurier
Study in a program that’s current, dynamic and continuously seeking new ways to enhance our understanding of the natural world and our place in it. Our professors are actively employed in: monitoring threatened plant and animal species; are engaging citizens in environmental science; are working with communities and Indigenous groups to devise better ways of managing land and regional planning, environment and natural resource policy, nature conservation.
 
As an Environmental Studies student at Laurier, you'll learn and practice key skills in environmental management, explore ground-breaking ideas in a collaborative classroom environment, and connect with other students and researchers who share a similar passion for nature.

Practical Research Experience
In your upper years, you can participate in field courses, where you will design and carry out original research projects in places such as provincial parks, cities and Northern Canada. You'll have opportunities to learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to develop your applied skills, which are highly desired by employers.

Co-op
Co-op is a way to integrate what you are learning in the classroom with practical experience in your field of study. Build your resume, earn money, develop your network, and graduate with work experience. You can apply for admission to co-op in your first year and may be eligible for an admission interview early in your second year. As a student in this program, you will be eligible to complete paid work terms lasting 12 to 16 weeks.