The course has three components: thesis (50%); seminar (25%); and either a second seminar, an internship or a project (25%). The project is intended to provide the opportunity for learning experience based on field research involving industry, government, or community activity, in a topic area different from that of the thesis. It could take the form of a radio program, a short film, an environmental action plan or design, a community event, a developed policy proposal, a detailed funding program etc., or elements of several of the foregoing.

Note: Students must meet the following requirements: 1. Combined honours prerequisites in a discipline. 2. At least 48 units of credit from the interdisciplinary major in Environmental Studies, including HPSC2500/SCTS2118 and HPSC3500/SCTS3126, with an average of Credit or better. 3. Permission of the Honours Committee of the Environmental Studies Committee.