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Diploma of Sustainability and Climate Change Policy

Northeastern University

  • Oakland, United States
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Northeastern University campus

About the program

A certificate from the schools of public policy and law on climate and sustainability policy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Sustainability and Climate Change Policy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Environmental Project Coordinator
  • Data Analyst

Curriculum

  • Students take an environmental science and policy seminar as core
  • Then 8 semester hours from electives such as sustainable energy and climate solutions and environmental law practicum
  • For 12 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
  • Transcripts
  • Resume
  • Usually one recommendation letter
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), Transcripts, Resume, Usually one recommendation letter, Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials, Certificates do not by themselves satisfy language proficiency for later degree admission (CSSH).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the certificate's entry requirements
  2. English test minimums and deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  3. Resume
  4. Usually one recommendation letter and TOEFL
  5. IELTS
  6. PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
  7. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,868 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$600 USD

Program details

CampusOakland campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences and Humanities
DepartmentSustainability and Climate Change Policy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value12
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteEligible Northeastern alumni may receive the Double Husky discount on qualifying graduate certificate courses, Parent and Family or Full Circle scholarships may apply only to qualified applicants and programs.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.