Overview

Features

The Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology at University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Agriculture in Agricultural and Resource Economics/Rural Sociology, Master of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Forest Economics, Rural Sociology, and Risk and Community Resilience, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Forest Economics, and Rural Sociology.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology

Resource Economics

Sociology

Environmental Science

Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

More details

In order to be considered for funding, applications must be submitted by February 15.The final application deadline is May 1.

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 14 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For doctoral programs, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are an approved master’s degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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