Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental and Urban Sustainability

Understanding and managing our environment are among the defining challenges of today’s world. Governments at local, regional, provincial and national levels seek to research, understand and manage environmental issues. In the Environmental and Urban Sustainability1 degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you’ll explore how citizens, corporations and governments resist or embrace eco-friendly ideas and approaches. Whether studying on campus or choosing an international exchange, you’ll learn how to research and resolve environmental issues through fieldwork, consulting for external clients and investigating urban sustainability issues. You’ll also gain experience through an optional paid co-op.1 Experiential learning opportunities1: Co-op available. After graduation, your ability to interpret various environments, analyze people’s behaviour and critique sustainable initiatives will empower you to effect change. The Environmental and Urban Sustainability1 program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years. Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma must present grades of 4 or higher in 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects, including prerequisite subjects, and a total score of 28 or higher (bonus points will be accepted).