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Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Environmental Change, Sustainability, Planning and Justice – Fall 2027 York University in Canada
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Education
Funding
The program offers a competitive funding package for international and domestic MES students, including a fellowship of $20,000 over two years. Some students may also be eligible for an entrance scholarship and additional internal and external awards.
Deadline
Feb 15, 2027
Country
Canada
University
York University
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York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change is accepting applications for the Fall 2027 Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program. This is a two-year, full-time, self-directed and interdisciplinary graduate program focused on understanding and responding to complex environmental issues.
Students can pursue the MES Planning specialization or the MES/JD joint program. Research and study interests include climate change and sustainable energy transitions; environmental, climate and Indigenous justice; urban and regional planning and infrastructure; ecological economics and sustainability analytics; environmental arts, culture and justice; international development and global inequities; environmental management and conservation; sustainable food systems; business and the environment; and environmental education.
Each student develops an individual plan of study with a faculty advisor. The curriculum requires a minimum of 36 credits of coursework and experiential education, such as professional placements, along with a major research paper, project, portfolio, or thesis. Optional concurrent graduate diplomas are available in Business and Environment, jointly offered with the Schulich School of Business, and Environmental/Sustainability Education, jointly offered with the Faculty of Education.
International and domestic MES students are eligible for a competitive funding package that includes a $20,000 fellowship over two years. Some students may also qualify for entrance scholarships and additional internal or external awards.
The application deadline is February 15, 2027. Applicants can access the application form through the application link. Information webinars are scheduled for November 18, 2026 and January 20, 2027, covering the program, funding, and application process. Questions can be sent to [email protected].
Funding details
The program offers a competitive funding package for international and domestic MES students, including a fellowship of $20,000 over two years. Some students may also be eligible for an entrance scholarship and additional internal and external awards.
What's required
Applicants are applying to a two-year, full-time Master of Environmental Studies program. The program is self-directed and interdisciplinary; students develop an individual plan of study with a faculty advisor and complete at least 36 credits of coursework and experiential education, plus a major research paper, project, portfolio, or thesis. Specific admission requirements are not stated in the post.
How to apply
Review the MES program information and submit an application through the application link before February 15, 2027. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. Prospective applicants can register for the listed information webinars using the registration link.
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