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Masters Students

Admissions to the Masters Program in Environment and Resource Studies

 

Applications for Fall 2012 are still being accepted.

**There are opportunities for graduate studentships (Master’s or PhD, commencing September 2012).   These studentships are related to project work with external partners (utilities, private sector, civil society organisations and other universities) on issues related to the development and deployment of the smart grid in Canada.  We are interested in hearing from outstanding students with the following skill-sets:

If you fulfil all of the criteria above, you are encouraged to get in contact with Prof. Ian Rowlands (irowlands@uwaterloo.ca).   For your information, these opportunities have the potential to be associated with degrees in any of the units of the Faculty of Environment (Department of Environment and Resource Studies, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, School of Planning), working with any one or more of:  Prof. Ian Rowlands (ERS), Prof. Paul Parker (GEM/SEED) or Prof. Geoff Lewis (Planning/SEED).

 

**Steve Young currently has funding for several graduate students. Please visit his website for more information.

**Neil Craik is looking for exceptional graduate students with research interests in environmental law and/or political science are required for two interrelated research projects under the direction of Dr. Neil Craik, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development / Department of Environment and Resource Studies.  In particular, one project focuses on cross border federalism and innovative governance structures.  Ideally, the student would have background in either law or political science, with some interests in international or Canadian environmental policy.  The second project focuses on the formation of more legitimate environmental governance structures between resource companies and First Nations by examining the role of impact and benefit agreements (IBAs) in generating broadly accepted environmental outcomes in First Nation communities.  Some training in legal research and legal memo writing will be provided.  Background and interests in Environmental Impact Assessment would also be an asset – particularly around trans-boundary impacts of large projects and projects within Aboriginal Traditional Territories.  

 

admission Requirements

Applicants must possess an Honours Bachelors degree or its equivalent in some environmentally related field, with at least a 75% average in the last two years. The equivalent of at least one year of related work experience is strongly recommended.

Acceptance into the program will depend on academic standing, letters of reference (2), the student's subject area of interest in relation to expertise which can be offered through the MES program, and the availability of financial assistance if such is needed.

Application Process

Before you apply online through the Ontario Universities Application Centre, please ensure you are eligible by reviewing our admission requirements and deadlines.

If you were educated outside of Canada, please see our International Admission Guide.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions throughly before applying.

Once your application has been forwarded to the University of Waterloo's Graduate Studies Office, you will receive an email explaining how to access Applicant Quest for uploading the remainder of your application.

Applying to a graduate program at Waterloo is a two step process:

  1. Apply on-line and pay the application fee of $100 per program.
  2. Submit your application materials. (See the instructions outlining our required documents)
    • Transcripts from each post secondary institution that you have attended
    • Supplementary Information Form – complete on Quest outlining:
      • main areas of academic and other expertise, experience and curiosity
      • the main area(s) of research the student hopes to emphasize in course and thesis work;
    • References: Two academic references are required; the university will contact them directly by email based on information provided in your application.
    • Resume/CV
    • English Language Test Scores, if applicable
    • Permanent Resident/Landed Immigrant Card or form (if applicable)
    • Sponsorship Letter (if applicable)

Scholarship information can be found at www.grad.uwaterloo.ca/Scholarships/index.asp

 

Degree Requirements

The MES program degree requirements are as follows:

The minimum period of full-time enrollment is three terms (one year) or its equivalent.  Normally degree requirements are to be completed within a maximum of six terms (two years) for full-time study or within 15 terms (five years) for part-time study.  Most full-time students complete their course requirements within their first two terms and are prepared to begin thesis research in their third term.

 

Questions about the Master's and PhD program can be directed to:

Ms. Jennifer Nicholson
Graduate Program Administrator
Department of Environment and Resource Studies
jennifer.nicholson @ uwaterloo.ca
(519) 888-4567, ext. 33444