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Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Economics

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year degree combining economics with environmental science to examine resource and pollution policy.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Resource and Environmental Economics. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Laboratory Analyst
Research Assistant
Science Technician
Data Analyst
Quality Control Analyst

Curriculum

Four-year honours programme. First-year core: economics 1010 and 1011
Environmental studies 1150 and 1190
Mathematics 1171 and 1172
And history or political science. Special topics courses are offered each year.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation with senior-level (Grade 12) programme prerequisites and an overall average equivalent to 70% (Canadian); Higher for competitive programmes (Nursing compressed route 80%); University transfer applicants 60%; Engineering prerequisites need 60% in key subjects.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (academic programme, Or equivalent for the country) with senior-level (Grade 12) programme prerequisites; Overall final average equivalent to 70% (Canadian); University transfer applicants 60%

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Economics. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Lakehead University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,377 CAD
Application fee	$135 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Thunder Bay
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Department	Economics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.