Northern Outdoor and Environmental Studies

Yukon University
Webometrics Canada National Rankings: 127

Course Info

Summary

Northern Outdoor and Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary exploration of contemporary environmental issues and human-environment relationships, with particular emphasis on northern systems.

Drawing upon the natural and social sciences, humanities and the arts, and integrating experiential learning opportunities to bridge classroom, community and Yukon wilderness, the program critically examines a variety of environmental issues, including:

land use and interpretation
resource depletion and stewardship
wilderness protection and fragmentation
biodiversity
pollution and contaminants
climate change
The complex nature of environmental subject matter is addressed through ecological, socio-cultural, political, economic and philosophical inquiry.

The program is sufficiently broad to be of interest to students seeking vocational opportunities after completing their studies at Yukon University or preparing for transfer to a university degree program.

It also presents an exciting continuing education opportunity for individuals currently employed in or interested in fields such as education, environmental policy or management, recreation and tourism.

Career Outcomes

About Course
Course Credential

Diploma

Application Deadline

Based on course availibility

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

January, May, September

Academics, GPA

Physics, Chemistry & Maths in Grade 12 with more than 50% and above.

English requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 TOFEL: PTE: Overall 46 (no lower than 46 in each section)

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

CAD$ 0.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

N/A

Location

Whitehorse

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Yukon University.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international