Certificate (Sustainable Energy)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$23,994 /Yr
CA$33,794 /Yr
- Certificate in Sustainable Energy at York University is offered as a 1-year cross-disciplinary degree program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- This program helps students to explore and gain applied skills in the area of sustainable energy, specifically in energy efficiency, conservation and demand management, and renewable energy sources.
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has identified sustainable energy technologies and practices as foundations of cost-effective strategies to prevent dangerous climate change.
- This certificate is open to current York students in the Environmental Studies degree program
- By completing the certificate as part of the student’s Honours Bachelor in Environmental Studie (BES) degree.
- Students will enhance the theoretical foundation with expertise in sustainable energy policy, economics, law, technology, management, communications and evaluation, and hands-on applied training.
- These skills are in high demand in the growing sustainable energy sector.
- Certificates allow students to complete a specific group of university courses (for credit) as either part of their degree studies or separately.
- Students completing the certificate program can pursue career paths with government agencies, local energy distribution companies, renewable energy developers, and energy service companies.
- Application is made to this certificate at the beginning of students the third year of study in the Environmental Studies degree program.
- The Faculty is well known for its training of various types of planners who can be found in the highest academic, government, and private consultant ranks nationally and internationally.
- The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University has been at the forefront of cutting edge research, teaching, and learning.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $23994 (CAD 33794) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $3781 (CAD 5326) |
| Food | $2795 (CAD 3937) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $19000 (CAD 26761) |
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Environmental Technologist
- Environmental Analyst
- Environmental Communicator
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Lawyer
- Environmental Manager
- Environmental Planner
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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