BSc in Environment, Sustainability and Society in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University

Challenges such as water and energy security, climate shifts, and ecological deterioration impact nearly everyone across all professions and regions globally. Dalhousie's Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) program enables students to examine connections between intricate environmental concerns and issues like poverty, globalization, consumption patterns, and urban development. This program equips you with leadership skills to drive positive change in your future career.

Your ESS major will be paired with another discipline based on your chosen undergraduate degree.

Dalhousie's interdisciplinary ESS curriculum lets students investigate how sustainability topics intersect with various fields of interest. Foundational ESS coursework provides analytical tools to examine diverse concepts including energy systems, water resources, climate dynamics, demographic trends, and beyond.

First-year studies commence with introductory courses covering fundamental Environment, Sustainability and Society principles. These foundational classes prepare students for advanced exploration of subjects like environmental policy development and international sustainability frameworks.