Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Climate Change (MCC) program offers advanced training and expertise in climate change, including climate change science, vulnerability and adaptation, and mitigation. This on-campus program can be completed in one year of full-time study or part-time for flexibility.

Program Highlights

• Flexibility of a full- or part-time program to cater to individual needs.
• Specialized knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage carbon and climate risk.

Program Details

• Department/School: Geography and Environmental Management
• Faculty: Faculty of Environment
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Master's, Professional
• Length of program: 12 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Coursework

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Admission Requirements

• Students must have completed a four-year honours bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a humanities, social science, health, engineering, science, or business discipline with an overall average of at least 75% in the final 20 courses (or last 2 years).

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required, normally from academic sources, but may be from professional sources.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.