The Masters in Environmental Studies (MES) Program in the Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) is self-directed and interdisciplinary. In place of a fixed set of curriculum offerings, the MES approach to learning supports students’ ownership of and responsibility for their studies, fostering program coherence and depth through a plan of study.

The plan of study anchors a student-centred learning model that allows students to define both substantive areas of study and approaches to learning with the support of their faculty advisor.

Since its inception in 1968, FES has taken an interdisciplinary approach to the study of natural, social, and built environments. For this reason, the range of subject matter addressed in plans of study over the Faculty's history has been as diverse as students themselves.

This online Handbook is intended to assist students in defining their MES program and finding their path through each of its stages and transitions. In addition to the information on this page, students are advised to review the MES program’s academic regulations.

Registration & Enrolment 

Current Courses 

Faculty Contact Information 

MES Program Summary 

About the MES program

MES Program details
MES Program options
The Plan of Study
Human participants research review and risk assessment
Registration and enrollment
Choosing courses and enrolling
Funding
Research at FES and York
Services, facilities and opportunities
Community services and involvement
Diversity and equity
Fulltime Faculty members

More information

Important dates
Fees & financial support
Resources & services
Forms

Reinstatement and readmission

For students who have previously withdrawn from the MES program and would like to return to complete their degree