In these ECO Canada-accredited environmental programs, you have the flexibility to design a degree that fits your unique interests. You can choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental & Resource Studies, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental & Resource Science, or a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Studies (BESS).
You can also expand your studies with a joint major in ERS (science or studies) and one of 30+ other honours degree programs. BA students explore topics in environmental law, planning, policy, or business and the environment, while the BSc program offers students advanced scientific understanding of the environment and builds industry-level competencies.
No matter which path you take, you’ll benefit from the many resources and opportunities available to undergraduates at one of Canada’s most renowned environmental institutions.
Benefit from access to the broadest range of environmental courses available at any Canadian university, many with practical fieldwork experience in Trent’s network of nature areas or with local communities. Lead your own undergraduate research project to deepen your knowledge of the environment in the natural world — from wetlands to wildlife sanctuaries and farms to forests – or in social, cultural, political, and humanitarian contexts. Spring your education into action through a variety of campus initiatives, such as growing food in the on-campus gardens or driving sustainability initiatives.
Study abroad with a variety of international research placement opportunities, including in Iceland or in the UK. Learn from several Canada Research Chairs affiliated with Trent School of the Environment with expertise in areas of climate change, carbon sequestration, geoscience, ecology and evolution, and carbon culture.
Popular Courses
- Environmental Science and Politics
- Greening the Campus
- Canadian Environmental Policy
- Community-Based Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Air Pollution
- Ecology and Management of Wetland Systems
- Pollution Ecology
- Environment and Development
- Environmental Professional Practice
Specialization in Climate Change Science & Policy
This specialization gives students in Geography and Environmental & Resource Science/Studies the opportunity to explore their major through the lens of climate change, considering the science, policy, and human implications. In this specialization, you will gain first-hand experience developing climate solutions through research and internship opportunities.
