Royal Roads University
Environmental Science: Bachelor of Science Degree - Third-Year Entry (BSc)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Level
Bachelor
Duration
2 years
Campus
Victoria
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
**Environmental Science: Bachelor of Science Degree
- Third-Year Entry (BSc)** 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)
Ecology and conservation graduates work for environmental consultancies, national parks, conservation NGOs, government agencies and research institutions. Growing demand is driven by climate and biodiversity policy commitments.
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 Science: Bachelor of Science Degree - Third-Year Entry (BSc)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Environmental Science: Bachelor of Science Degree - Third-Year Entry (BSc) 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
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£37,920
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Ecology and conservation graduates work for environmental consultancies, national parks, conservation NGOs, government agencies and research institutions. Growing demand is driven by climate and biodiversity policy commitments.
- Ecology and conservation graduates work for environmental consultancies, national parks, conservation NGOs, government agencies and research institutions.
- Growing demand is driven by climate and biodiversity policy commitments.
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)
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.