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Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
State University of New York – Albany
- Albany, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Interdisciplinary Studies at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Interdisciplinary Studies can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Assistant or associate professor
- Director of an institute of learning
- Canada Research Chair
Curriculum
- Coursework
- A comprehensive exam and a thesis. Applicants submit a 15-20 page proposal explaining why three disciplines are needed and need commitment from three supervisors
- One from each discipline.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year applicants send official secondary-school transcripts and one teacher or counsellor recommendation
- transfer applicants send all college transcripts. English scores are needed if high school was outside the US and English is not native (Duolingo 95
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE 50). A financial statement with bank statement is required. Some majors set their own entry GPA.
Accepted academic background
Official secondary-school transcripts (first-year) or all college transcripts (transfer; high school transcript too if under 24 transferable credits), one teacher or counsellor recommendation for first-year applicants, essay, financial statement with bank statement and passport copy; SAT and ACT optional
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Early Action November 1
- Regular March 1 Apply with the SUNY Application or the Common Application and pay the application fee Send official transcripts
- English test scores if required (Duolingo 95
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE 50)
- one teacher or counsellor recommendation for first-year entry
- the International Student Financial Statement with bank statement and passport copy Applicants below the English score can apply for conditional admission through the IELP.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,499 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Albany |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,499 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,182 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 6, IELTS Academic 6.

