Environment and Sustainability

Master of Environment and Sustainability (MES)



Program Websites


Program Contact

Holly Sanderson (hsanders@uwo.ca)
Program Administrator

Centre for Environment & Sustainability

Western University
Western Science Centre Rm 109
London, Ontario N6A 5B7

t. 519-661-2111 ext. 82570

The Master’s in Environment and Sustainability program is an accelerated, interdisciplinary course-based Master’s degree program with a co-operative work placement term, completed in one full year of study. Students in the program begin study in September and complete their degree the following August.

Program Length

  • 3 Terms

Program Design

  • Full-time study
  • Course-based

Funding Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the following scholarships (if eligible):

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

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Admission Requirements

  • 4-year undergraduate degree in any discipline*, from an accredited university (BA, BSc, B.Eng)
  • A third and fourth year combined average of 78% or greater (entrance average)
  • Applicants who have already completed a Master’s degree may apply, using both undergraduate and graduate transcripts

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:

Application Deadline

  • February 1 International admission - Acceptance notification March 1
  • February 1 Domestic early admission - Acceptance notification March 1
  • March 1 - Domestic final admission Acceptance notification April 1