1.8k Online programmes in Canada

The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice from Royal Roads University gives you  you experience in laboratory practice and procedures as well as the foundations of environmental science with chemistry, hydrology, ecotoxicology and ecology.

Through Systems Leadership in Higher Education programme at the Royal Roads University, you’ll study national and international perspectives on higher education systems and consider how policies and governance shape them.

Global economy, global workplace. In the Master of Global Management at Royal Roads University you will learn to manage businesses across international borders.

The Political Economy programme at Athabasca University is a flexible 120-credit degree delivered through a public online study mode. This undergraduate course explores the intersection of global politics and economic policy, allowing students to specialise in either Canadian or international political landscapes.

As the first online Business Administration program offered by a Canadian University, the Athabasca University online DBA fills an important niche role in management education by increasing access to doctoral-level studies for highly motivated management professionals in business, government, and not-for-profits.

The Human Services programme at Athabasca University is a flexible, public degree-completion pathway. Designed for working professionals, this 120-credit curriculum recognises prior experience in fields like counselling or social work. Students can study online at their own pace to earn their degree in as little as two years.

The Master of Health Studies at Athabasca University is a 33-credit, fully online graduate programme. Designed for health professionals, this public study mode degree focuses on leadership and policy development. It offers flexible completion times of up to seven years, preparing students for advanced roles in the health system.

The Political Science programme at Athabasca University is a flexible 120-credit degree delivered via a public study mode. This undergraduate course explores power, governance, and global change. Students can enrol at any time to study this comprehensive curriculum, which typically spans four years of full-time study.

The MA in Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads University looks at disaster and emergency management in an integrated, holistic way, through a blend of online learning and on-campus residencies, or entirely online.

The Marketing programme at Athabasca University is a flexible, online degree designed for aspiring business leaders. This public study mode course covers consumer behaviour and global strategy. Students can complete the requirements at their own pace, gaining essential expertise for diverse commercial environments.

By taking the Environmental Education and Communication programme from Royal Roads University you'll also learn beyond the classroom — in nature and into new ways of thinking.

The Adult Learning and Global Change programme at the University of British Columbia is a professional M.Ed. delivered entirely online. This two-year, public study mode course explores how adult education intersects with globalisation. Students benefit from an international curriculum developed with three global partner universities.

The Anthropology programme at Athabasca University is a flexible, online degree that explores the full spectrum of human existence. This 120-credit bachelor level course utilizes a public study mode, allowing students to investigate cultural diversity and human evolution over a four-year duration at their own pace.

Brock University is the only University in Ontario offering a Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Disability Studies. 

The Master of Arts in Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island is a unique, interdisciplinary postgraduate programme. This public course offers both thesis and course-based streams over two years. It explores island cultures and environments through a policy-driven lens for global students.

The Memorial University of Newfoundland conferred its first degree in Human Kinetics and Recreation in 2005. In its history, numerous master’s students have continued on to doctoral programs.

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) course-based master's program from University of Guelph is offered through our world-renowned Department of Food Science. 

The Interdisciplinary Health programme at Laurentian University offers a flexible M.Sc. or M.A. degree. This public study mode course lasts two years full-time, focusing on diverse health factors. Students engage in research-intensive learning through remote synchronous delivery to master contemporary health issues.

The Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology program from Ontario Tech University provides students with a solid foundation of advanced knowledge in criminological theory, sophisticated research methodologies, complex quantitative and qualitative applications, and contemporary substantive issues in criminology.

The Nursing Master programme at the University of Alberta offers advanced clinical training for healthcare professionals. This public study mode course focuses on developing leadership and research skills within the medical sector. Students engage in rigorous academic study to enhance their professional nursing practice.