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Bachelor of Environmental Studies & Sustainability
University of Massachusetts Boston
- Boston, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Interdisciplinary degree linking environmental science with social science, Humanities and economics.
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
- Explain key concepts in Environmental Studies & Sustainability. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: core courses in environmental science
- Policy
- Statistics
- Ethics or history and sustainability.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways: Environmental analyst
- Sustainability coordinator
- Field research assistant
- Further study. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.
Curriculum
- Core courses in environmental science
- Policy
- Statistics
- Ethics or history and sustainability
- Electives
- Three seminars and a senior capstone. Major needs at least 46 credits (18 courses) within a 120-credit degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results
- Academic recommendation letter
- 500-word essay
- Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)
Accepted academic background
High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results, Academic recommendation letter, 500-word essay, Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the program-specific and international first-year admission requirements. Apply online through the UMass Boston Application or Common Application. Submit official secondary school records
- an academic recommendation and the application essay. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee unless an approved waiver applies. Check the application status and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,402 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School for the Environment |
| Department | Environmental Studies & Sustainability |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 46 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international first-year applicants with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to 10000 USD annually. Partner-program entrants are excluded. Awards are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,402 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105.

