Athabasca University

What you'll study

The BES develops interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary environmental realities rather than focusing on a single technical track. Course work centres on systems-thinking approaches to converging environmental issues, community-engaged learning experiences, service-learning and collaborative research, with opportunities for students to tailor their academic path across different disciplines and contexts.

Entry requirements

Applications are open and the program admits students on a rolling monthly start schedule. The publicly available text does not specify detailed admission criteria or prerequisites.

Career prospects

The degree was created in response to labour-market demand for graduates who can understand and address complex environmental problems from multiple perspectives. Graduates are prepared to contribute to community, research and practice-oriented roles that require interdisciplinary thinking about sustainability and environmental issues.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Athabasca University positions itself as an open online institution focused on access and opportunity. Prospective students should consult the university's central financial aid and awards pages for current information on scholarships, bursaries and other funding options available to online undergraduates.