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PhD of Integrated Coastal Studies

East Carolina University

  • Greenville, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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East Carolina University campus

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

  1. 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

CampusMain Campus, Greenville
Faculty or schoolThomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Integrated Coastal Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value57
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program 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.