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Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston, USA

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USD 36758

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The School for the Environment's nationally recognized Environmental Studies and Sustainability program emphasizes solutions integrating the humanities and social sciences with economics and business. As environmental and sustainability advocates, students customize their course of study, drawing from such diverse fields as anthropology, law, history, management, economics, and the sciences. In addition to coursework, this hands-on degree incorporates internships, research, cooperative education, and capstone course experiences in which students work as members of a multi-disciplinary team partnered with agencies and organizations throughout the Boston metropolitan area.

  • Students will understand key sustainability concepts and become practiced at applying these principles to real world problems.
  • Students will be able to use interdisciplinary and collaborative decision-making processes to devise practical solutions for managing environmental problems.
  • Students will be able to analyze and critique sustainability issues balancing multiple disciplinary perspectives and research approaches (e.g., social, ecological, ethical, philosophical, political, and economic).
  • Students will demonstrate analytical proficiencies, both quantitative and qualitative, to support data-driven decisions.
  • Students will understand the system interactions and feedbacks between human activities and social institutions and the natural environment.
  • Students will be experienced in communicating their learnings both in writing, visually, and orally, and for specific and general audiences.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1030 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36758

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    18000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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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

    Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts – Boston

    Under-Graduate Scholarships available for Spring 2025 Intake.
    The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until November 30th, 2024.

    Year 1

    Up to $6,000

    Year 2

    Up to $6,000

    Year 3

    Up to $6,000

    Year 4

    Up to $6,000

    Total for 4 years

    $24,000

    Post-Graduate Scholarships:

    Year 1

    Up to $2,000

    Year 2

    Up to $2,000

    Total for 2 Years

    $4,000

    Please note:

    1.Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
    2.The above waivers and scholarships are only available until November 30th 2024.
    3.If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
    4.We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
    5.Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
    6.Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

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