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Bachelor of Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership

Calgary, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership is a four-year on-campus degree at Mount Royal University in Calgary focused on outdoor leadership and ecotourism.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership
Strengthen skills in service operations
Customer experience
Planning and workplace communication
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Ecotourism planner
Outdoor guide
Parks interpreter
Adapted outdoor facilitator
Environmental educator
Outdoor skills instructor
Wilderness-based youth worker

Curriculum

Four-year degree with an Honours stream. Students learn backpacking
Canoeing
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Wilderness survival and rock climbing alongside programme planning
Risk management
Leadership
Environmental stewardship and tourism planning. Multi-day expeditions and a work experience with environmental organisations or tourism operators are included
With industry certifications.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school applicants need five Grade 12-level courses (or equivalent from the international credentials chart) including programme-required subjects
Admission is competitive on the average of the top two Group A subjects. Post-secondary applicants normally need a 2.0 GPA (some programmes 2.5). Applicants whose first language is not English also meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.. Entry grade detail: Competitive admission average by programme (high school: average of top two Group A Grade 12 subjects
Five Grade 12 courses required
Post-secondary applicants normally minimum 2.0 GPA
Some programmes 2.5)
No single minimum published.

Accepted academic background

High school applicants: five Grade 12-level courses (or equivalent from the international credentials chart) including programme-required subjects, Post-secondary applicants with transferable courses, Mature applicants (21+) with at least two Grade 12 courses.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline: Fall 2027 international deadline 1 May. Early admission 1 Oct to 1 Feb. Apply through the Apply Alberta international application and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Have every school attended send official transcripts directly to MRU (final transcripts due 15 May from outside Canada) and submit English proficiency proof. Receive a conditional or final offer. Accept and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit to receive the letter of acceptance. MRU then requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply to IRCC for a study permit. Optionally apply for residence and scholarships.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$25,018, $24,278 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$5,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Calgary main campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Department	Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.