FUTURE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
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Arrive curious and graduate prepared.
Tailor your studies to your passions, strengths and career aspirations in SFU’s Faculty of Environment.
Discover an education that is hands-on and develop solutions to global issues that protect local communities, and prepare yourself for a future full of potential.
find your fit with
3 degrees and 8 majors
13:1
Student to professor ratio
$784,037
WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS GIVEN TO FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN 2021/2022
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Our team can answer any questions you have about SFU's Faculty of Environment.
PROGRAMS
MAJORS
MAJOR IN ARCHAEOLOGY
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Department: Archaeology
Is Archaeology for you?
- Do you like to solve mysteries old and new?
- Are you interested in biology, forensics or DNA?
- Does Indigenous knowledge, culture and heritage management interest you?
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MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Department: Environmental Science
Is Environmental Science for you?
- Do you like debunking fake news like "climate change isn’t real"?
- Do you enjoy subjects like biology and chemistry and want to advance environmental solutions?
- Are you curious about how to repair contaminated environments?
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Geographic Information Science
MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GIS)
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Department: Geography
Is GIS for you?
- Do you want to learn how to build tools to visualize and solve complex spatial problems?
- Are you interested in learning how spatial data can be used to support things like emergency planning and transportation systems?
- Are you curious how the spread or progress of diseases are tracked?
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MAJOR IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Degree: Bachelor of Environment
Department: Geography
Is Global Environmental Systems for you?
- Do you want to understand climate change and what we are doing about it?
- Do you want to know what environmental justice is?
- Are you curious about how to influence environmental legislation based on scientific evidence?
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MAJOR IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Department: Geography
Is Human Geography for you?
- Do you want to better understand social issues like homelessness, addiction and racism?
- Are you curious about how we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
- Are you interested in how and why cities develop, and how this impacts people?
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MAJOR IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Department: Geography
Is Physical Geography for you?
- Have you ever wondered what happens when a landslide blocks a river valley or a highway?
- Do you want to know why our climate is changing and what our future climate will look like?
- Do you want to know how we can protect soil resources for food production?
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MAJOR IN RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Degree: Bachelor of Environment
Department: Resource and Environmental Management
Is Resource and Environmental Management for you?
- Do you think it is important to have access to local resources?
- Do you want to make industries such as forestry, agriculture and fisheries more sustainable?
- Do you want to learn how to make cities more equitable and sustainable?
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URBAN WORLDS
MAJOR IN URBAN WORLDS
Degree: Bachelor of Arts from either the Faculty of Environment (Urban Change Stream) or the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Urban Studies Stream)
Department: Geography
Is Urban Worlds for you?
- Are you interested in cities, how they work, and how they change?
- Do you want a career that shapes your city for the better?
- Topics: Gentrification, homelessness, housing crises, climate change, migration, spread of infectious disease, racism, city’s role as a node of extraction in the global economy.
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ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE
Gain an edge or explore an alternate area of study while working towards your degree.
Participate in relevant, paid work experience and start building your resume by doing a co-op work term while completing your degree.
Immerse yourself in diverse cultures while participating in a field school or semester abroad.
Explore multiple interests, without compromising.
MORE CAREERS THAN YOU THINK
ECO CANADA ESTIMATES THAT:
1 IN 15
Canadian workers are currently part of the environmental workforce
and forecasts nearly
500,000
NET CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL JOB OPENINGS to 2033
Lainey Martin
BEnv, Global Environmental Systems, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I'm interested in multiple areas of study?
The Faculty of Environment offers a wide variety of joint majors, double majors, minors and certifications—so you don't have to settle on just one area of study! It is also common for students to switch majors once they have taken a variety of courses.
What is the cost to apply and when is the deadline?
The application fee is $84.25 CAD for domestic students and $130 CAD for international students. You can see the comprehensive list of application deadlines here.
What are the admission requirements for the Faculty of Environment?
The admission requirements vary depending on which program you are applying to. You can learn more about specific requirements here.
What should I do if I'm not certain oF my preferred area of study?
A good place to start is with your general interests. You have the ability to change majors or even transfer to different programs after you've been admitted and start taking classes. University is a great time to explore your interests!
How much does tuition cost?
Your semesterly costs will depend on a number of things, including how many courses you take, the cost of books and supplies, if you live in residence and meal plans. Use the SFU budget calculator to estimate here.
What is the difference between a joint major and a double major?
Double-major programs consists of the major requirements of each of two subjects within a single degree, whereas joint major programs require a minimum of 30 units of specified upper division work in the joint major subjects.
What is a bachelor's degree?
A bachelor's degree is an undergraduate academic degree.
What is a graduate degree?
A graduate degree is a masters or a PhD, which is typically completed following the completion of a bachelor's degree.
Will I have many job opportunities after graduating from the Faculty of Environment?
There is a growing demand for green jobs! According to Eco Canada, while Canada's employed labour force shrunk in 2020, the environmental sector added 35,000 net new jobs (5% growth). An additional 74,000 net environmental job openings will be created between 2020-2025—resulting in an 11% growth from 2020 employment levels.
