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PhD of Integrated Coastal Studies
- Greenville, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Research doctorate integrating natural and social sciences to solve coastal system problems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge of Integrated Coastal Studies
- Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
- And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.
Career outcomes
- Integrated Coastal Studies Specialist
- Integrated Coastal Studies Associate
Curriculum
- 57 semester hours minimum: 11-hour core
- 9-hour primary concentration
- 3 hours of research methods
- 6-hour secondary concentration
- 6 hours of integrative coursework and at least 22 hours of dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES
- SpanTran
- IEE
- ECE)
- Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES, SpanTran, IEE, ECE), Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.
Language tests
- Duolingo 115
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 78 (min 18 each section
Documents you’ll need
- Official Foreign Transcript Evaluation
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Proof of English Proficiency.
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Coastal Studies. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,811 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Greenville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Integrated Coastal Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 57 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,811 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,828 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 115, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 78 (min 18 each section.

