Admission Process
Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology Admission Process
Step 1 - Check Your Eligibility
Minimum Requirements
Admission Requirements
- 4-year undergraduate degree in a related area, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution
- Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study
Pre-requisites
Based on our experience, without this type of background, students are unlikely to be successful in applying for admission to the respective program.
MAg in Agricultural Economics
Students entering the MAg program, specializing in Agricultural Economics, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Methods (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics)
- Applied Economics (Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Trade, Money and Banking, Finance)
MAg in Rural & Environmental Sociology
Students entering the MAg program, specializing in Rural Sociology, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
- Statistics
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
- Social theory
Admission Requirements
- 4-year undergraduate degree in a related area, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution
- Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study
Pre-requisites
Based on our experience, without this type of background, students are unlikely to be successful in applying for admission to the respective program.
MSc in Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC)
Students entering the MSc program, specializing in Agricultural and Resources Economics, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
- Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory courses at an intermediate undergraduate level (2nd or 3rd year courses)
- Quantitative Methods, including Introductory Calculus, Linear Algebra and Statistics
- An intermediate level (2nd or 3rd year) Econometrics course
- Other Applied Economics courses at an intermediate or senior level, such as Development Economics, Resource Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Money and Banking, Finance or Financial Economics
MSc in Forest Economics
Students entering the MSc program, specializing in Forest Economics, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
- Microeconomic and Macroeconomic theory courses at an intermediate undergraduate level (2nd or 3rd year courses)
- Quantitative Methods, including Introductory Calculus, Linear Algebra and Statistics
- An intermediate level (2nd or 3rd year) Econometrics course
- Intermediate level (2nd and 3rd year) courses in Forest Science, such as Silviculture, Wood Science, Forest Management, etc.
- Other Applied Economics courses at an intermediate or senior level, such as Resource Economics, Forest Economics, Forestry Policy
MSc in Rural & Environmental Sociology
Students entering the MSc program, specializing in Rural Sociology, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
- Introductory Statistics
- Intermediate (2nd or 3rd year) Quantitative/Qualitative Methods including Survey Research, Case Study or Ethnographic Methods, etc.
- Intermediate (2nd or 3rd year) Social Theory, including Environmental Sociology, Contemporary Social Theory, and/or Development Theory, etc.
- Other topical Sociology, or related courses at an intermediate or senior level, including Human Geography, Political Science, Economics
MSc in Risk and Community Resilience
Students entering the MSc program, specializing in Risk and Community Resilience, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
- Introductory Statistics
- Intermediate (2nd or 3rd year) Quantitative/Qualitative Methods
- Intermediate (2nd or 3rd year) Social Science courses, such as Sociology or Economics
- Topical Social Science courses at an intermediate or senior level
Admission Requirements
- Thesis-based Masters program in a related area, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution
- Grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study
Pre-requisites
Based on our experience, without this type of background, students are unlikely to be successful in applying for admission to the respective program.
PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC)
Students entering the PhD program, specializing in Agricultural and Resources Economics, will normally have completed a thesis-based Masters program in Agricultural/Resource Economics, Economics, Business or a related field that includes the following types of courses:
- Masters level Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory
- Graduate level applied Econometrics
- Other Applied Economics courses at the Masters level, such as Development Economics, Resource Economics, Agricultural Marketing or Price Analysis, Financial Economics
PhD in Rural Environmental Sociology
Students entering the PhD program, specializing in Rural Sociology, will normally have completed a thesis-based Masters program in Rural/Environmental Sociology, Sociology or a related field that includes the following types of courses:
- Masters level Social Theory
- Graduate level Applied Quantitative/Qualitative Methods
- Other Topical Sociology courses at the Masters level, such as Natural Resource Sociology, Development, Gender, Risk, Social Movements, Social Impact Assessment
International Applicants
Review the following links to assess your eligibility:
- UAlberta International Student Admission Requirements
- GPA Equivalencies
- English Language Requirements
Learn more about international student life with University of Alberta International and International Student Services.
Step 2 - Applying Online & Submitting Documents
Once you have verified your eligibility please apply for admission by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. In order to successfully submit your application for admission you will be required to upload the following supporting documents to the online application system:
- OFFICIAL Transcripts/ Marksheets in original language & English translations. Scans must be from official documents and must include the grading system used at that institution.
- OFFICIAL English languages scores (if applicable)
- GRE scores (PhD applicants only)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement Form (also available on the application portal)
- Names & contact information of THREE references.
Note: A non-refundable application fee of $135 CAD will be assessed when you apply.
Step 3 - Await the Official Admission Decision
Once we have received all of the required documents, your application is considered complete and the application will move forward to the review process. Applicants will be contacted by email once an official decision has been made.
Successful applicants will receive an official letter of acceptance from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR), which will be sent by email to your University of Alberta email address. If departmental funding is being offered, a letter outlining the details of the offer will be sent by the department to your University of Alberta email address.
IMPORTANT: Official documents (transcripts, degree certificates, etc.) may be required upon receiving the conditional offer of admission letter. Documents must be sent directly from the post-secondary institution to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research office. Detailed instructions will be outlined in your offer letter.