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Bachelor of Global and International Studies (Honours) in Globalization and the Environment Carleton University Carleton University, Canada

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CAD 39094

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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67%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you interested in global environmental issues like climate change? This specialization looks at global processes and their impact on the environment, focusing attention on the emergence of the environment as a key theme of globalization. You will have the opportunity to develop an integrated understanding of global environmental issues, processes, patterns and solutions, as well as a skill set for conducting a critical analysis of current approaches to these issues and methods to implement and effect change. You will examine global biophysical systems and human-environment interactions, and you can also choose areas of interest within the specialization (such as human geography, urban networks, global environmental politics, sustainability or environmental change).

Language Requirement
The BGInS program features a second-language requirement that can be taken, for example in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and/or American Sign Language. Students may also take other languages at other institutions of higher education with prior approval.

International Experience Requirement
The BGInS program features an international experience requirement as an integral part of the program. The options for fulfilling this requirement include: studying abroad under one of Carleton’s international exchange agreements, undertaking an international internship, completing a Carleton University course abroad, or taking our international group project course at Carleton.

Work Experience
A Co-op option is available. Co-op is the opportunity to get a head start on a career. Co-op work terms allow for the development of key employability skills, exploration of career options and graduation with tangible, workplace experience.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English XII

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
67% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

39094

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Renewable Entrance Scholarships (2025-2026)

4 years honours undergraduate degree

Admission Average Value Maximum Scholarship
Value over 4 years
95-100% $4,000 x four years* $16,000
90-94.9% $3,000 x four years* $12,000
85-89.9% $2,000 x four years* $8,000
80-84.9% $1,000 x four years* $4,000
Renewable*
*Scholarships are renewable with an annual GPA of 10.0 (A- standing).


International High School Students

If you have been admitted to Carleton with an admission average of 80 percent or better and meet language requirements, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship. The admission average we use is calculated from the marks submitted by your high school in support of your application. Entrance scholarships are offered for fall entry only. You may be offered a renewable entrance scholarship provided you are entering Carleton for the first time and have no previous attendance at post secondary educational institutions (college or university). If eligible when admitted to Carleton, the scholarship value will be determined by your admissions average as calculated at the time of admission. Entrance scholarship offers are not assessed or reassessed on final high school grades.



Bachelor of Science in Nursing Entrance Scholarship

Admission Average Fall / Winter Session 1st Summer
Semester
2nd Summer
Semester
Maximum Scholarship
Value over 3 years
95 – 100% $4,000 x 3 years $2,000 $2,000 $16,000
90 – 94.9% $3,000 x 3 years $1,500 $1,500 $12,000
85 – 89.9% $2,000 x 3 years $1,000 $1,000 $8,000
80 – 84.9% $1,000 x 3 years $500 $500 $4,000

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students in a 3-year compressed Honours degree

If you have been admitted to the to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) with an admissions average of 80 percent or better, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship at the time of admission. The admissions average we use is calculated from the grades submitted by your high school in support of your application. Entrance scholarships are offered for fall entry only. You may be offered a renewable entrance scholarship provided you are entering Carleton for the first time from high school or CEGEP and have no previous attendance at post-secondary educational institutions (college or university). To be considered for an entrance scholarship, the University’s Admissions Services must receive your complete application for admission and all required grades (either directly or through the Ontario Universities Application Centre) by June 15. Entrance scholarship offers are not assessed or reassessed on final high school grades.

BScN students who meet the course load and GPA requirements to renew the entrance scholarship will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Award for the first two summer semesters of full-time enrollment.

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