Honours BA in Environmental Studies - St. George in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

The School provides foundational programs in two disciplines: Environmental Science BSc (Major and Minor) and Environmental Studies BA (Major and Minor). These programs are designed to complement studies in related academic fields. For instance, the Environmental Science Major pairs well with Majors like Environment & Health, Environmental Ethics, Earth and Environmental Systems, Environmental Geography, Forest Conservation Science, Physical & Environmental Geography, Biomedical Toxicology, Chemistry, Physics, Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, or Environmental Biology. Similarly, the Environmental Studies Major can be combined with BA Majors such as Political Science, Economics, Women and Gender Studies, Human Geography, Forest Conservation, Architecture, or BSc Majors like Environmental Biology, Physics, or Forest Conservation Science. This dual approach equips students with both specialized expertise and interdisciplinary perspective.
The Environmental Science BSc Major and Minor programs acknowledge the multifaceted nature of environmental challenges, which often require insights from diverse scientific fields. Students gain broad scientific knowledge and develop skills to synthesize principles from physical and biological sciences across various scales. Fundamentally, environmental science focuses on analyzing and innovatively addressing environmental issues. The curriculum prepares students with both specialized and interdisciplinary research capabilities essential for environmental science careers. Meanwhile, the Environmental Studies BA Major and Minor cater to students pursuing environmental work within social sciences or humanities. These programs critically examine the economic, social, cultural, and political factors behind challenges like biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. By blending scientific literacy with advanced critical thinking, students learn to assess complex environmental problems and develop sustainable solutions for ecological and human well-being.
Environmental Science students seeking additional exposure to Environmental Studies beyond the required ENV221H1 and ENV222H1 courses may consider adding the Environmental Studies Minor to their Major. Several courses can be counted toward both programs.