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Royal Roads University

Environmental Practice: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Third-Year Entry (BA)

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Campus

    Online

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

**Environmental Practice: Bachelor of Arts Degree

  • Third-Year Entry (BA)** at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.

Student life (indicative)

Victoria offers a uniquely charming student lifestyle — stunning scenery, mild climate (the warmest in Canada), excellent cycling, beaches, and a walkable city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

3,675

Staff Ratio

14.0:1

International

24.4%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Environmental Practice: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Third-Year Entry (BA)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Environmental Practice: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Third-Year Entry (BA) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

3,675

Total students

Staff Ratio

14:1

Students per staff

International Students

24%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

9.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Victoria offers a uniquely charming student lifestyle — stunning scenery, mild climate (the warmest in Canada), excellent cycling, beaches, and a walkable city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.

  • Victoria offers a uniquely charming student lifestyle — stunning scenery, mild climate (the warmest in Canada), excellent cycling, beaches, and a walkable city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Beach lifestyle
  • Great café culture
  • Historic city & heritage

University Stats

Total Students3,675
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students24%
Safety Index (indicative)9.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.

  • Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Environment
  • Leadership

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£749/mo
Food & Groceries£288/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,282
Annual living costs£15,395/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. Vancouver-level costs in a smaller, more intimate setting — Canada's best climate sweetens the deal.

  • One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
  • Vancouver-level costs in a smaller, more intimate setting — Canada's best climate sweetens the deal.