Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability

The PhD degree is centred on conducting original, cutting-edge research in sustainability. Graduates of the PhD program are prepared for careers requiring advanced independent research and teaching in academia, government, and industry.Program milestonesEstablishing a faculty supervisory committeeSelecting and completing courseworkPreparing, presenting, and defending a dissertation research proposalPassing an oral candidacy examCompleting dissertation research and writing, and defending the work

The interdisciplinary nature of the program will prepare students to continue their academic research in a wide range of fields, or for careers in diverse industries.Environmental NGOsProvincial, Federal and First Nations’ governmentsCitizens’ advocacy groupsEnvironmental enterprisesJournalismConservation and land managementConsultingPrivate sector sustainability and corporate social responsibility departmentsFormal and informal educationCommunity-based art practiceCurating and editingCommunity developmentPublic art