Environmental Education
Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Communication
Learning Mode
Blended (online learning + on‑campus residencies)
Duration
2 years (6 terms)
Start date
July 2026; application deadline April 6, 2026
Qualification
Master of Arts (MA)
Fees
Domestic: ~CAD 29,369
International: ~CAD 38,830
Location
Online, with residencies at Royal Roads (Victoria, BC) and field school in the Broughton Archipelago
About the Course
This interdisciplinary MA cultivates environmental educators and communicators poised to inspire ecological awareness and action. By blending nature- and arts-based inquiry, systems thinking, and Indigenous perspectives, the program fosters a deep ecological identity and creative communication skills. Learning is delivered via online modules, immersive on-campus residencies, and a field school in partnership with the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxw’miis First Nation
Why choose Environmental Education and Communication at Royal Roads?
Industry connected
Benefit from expert faculty, community partnerships, and applied learning. Residencies include collaboration with Elders, field experts, and Indigenous knowledge-keepers
Global opportunities
Engage with ecological communication challenges across cultures and ecosystems, supported by fieldwork and global inquiry
Professional accreditation
Progress seamlessly through stacked credentials—from Certificate to Diploma to MA—supporting continuous professional development and recognition in education, policy, NGOs, and communications
Course Overview
- Delivery model: Blend of asynchronous/synchronous online courses (10–12 weeks each), two on-campus residencies (~three weeks each), and a field school for immersive, ecological praxis
- Learning focus: Sustainability systems, eco-psychology, Indigenous worldviews, communication strategies, artistic inquiry, and research design.
- Capstone Options: Choose either a traditional thesis or an applied research project (e.g., curriculum design, environmental storytelling, policy frameworks, arts-based research)
Course Duration
- 2 years consisting of six terms (10–12 weeks each)
- Includes two residencies and a field school embedded in the second residency
- Expect 10–15 hours per week for coursework, plus attendance at residencies and field school.
Course Curriculum
Core courses (credits vary; approx. 30–36 credits total) include:
- Introduction to Academic Integrity
- Deepening Ecological Awareness & Understanding
- Foundations for Environmental Communication
- Systems Perspectives
- Learning Theory & Program Design
- Worldviews, Ethics & the Environment
- Ecopsychology: Theory & Practice
- Biosphere & Socio‑Ecological Justice
- Approaches to Research in Environmental Education & Communication
- Global Perspectives on Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- Capstone: Thesis or Major Research Project
Admission Requirements
- Completed bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution (minimum GPA ~B / 3.0)
- Two years of relevant work or volunteer experience
- Flexible pathway available for candidates with 6 years’ professional experience
- Additional application: personal statement, two references, and prior-grade academic writing (if required)
Fees and Funding
- Domestic tuition: ~CAD 29,369 total
- International tuition: ~CAD 38,830 total
- Estimated ancillary fees, field school, and residences cost detailed in official fee schedule
- Monthly or full-year payment options available; deposit required
Career Opportunities
Graduates find roles as:
- Environmental Educators (schools, nature centres, NGOs)
- Communications Specialists in sustainability, policy, or public engagement
- Program Designers for community and environmental initiatives
- Policy advisors in government or think tanks
- Researchers or facilitators in eco-art and community resilience projects
Alumni have secured roles such as Policy & Communication Director, Environmental Education Coordinator, and Assistant Professor
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