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Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 36,758/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1852

Total Students: 15,989 +

Int. Students: 1,710 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Program Overview

The School for the Environment's nationally recognized Environmental Studies and Sustainability program emphasizes solutions integrating the humanities and social sciences with economics and business. As environmental and sustainability advocates, students customize their course of study, drawing from such diverse fields as anthropology, law, history, management, economics, and the sciences. In addition to coursework, this hands-on degree incorporates internships, research, cooperative education, and capstone course experiences in which students work as members of a multi-disciplinary team partnered with agencies and organizations throughout the Boston metropolitan area.

Students will understand key sustainability concepts and become practiced at applying these principles to real world problems.
Students will be able to use interdisciplinary and collaborative decision-making processes to devise practical solutions for managing environmental problems.
Students will be able to analyze and critique sustainability issues balancing multiple disciplinary perspectives and research approaches (e.g., social, ecological, ethical, philosophical, political, and economic).
Students will demonstrate analytical proficiencies, both quantitative and qualitative, to support data-driven decisions.
Students will understand the system interactions and feedbacks between human activities and social institutions and the natural environment.
Students will be experienced in communicating their learnings both in writing, visually, and orally, and for specific and general audiences.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
jan 2025		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,758 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,030.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts – Boston

Under-Graduate Scholarships available for Spring 2025 Intake.
The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until November 30th, 2024.

Year 1	Up to $6,000
Year 2	Up to $6,000
Year 3	Up to $6,000
Year 4	Up to $6,000
Total for 4 years	$24,000

Post-Graduate Scholarships:

Year 1	Up to $2,000
Year 2	Up to $2,000
Total for 2 Years	$4,000

Please note:

1.Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
2.The above waivers and scholarships are only available until November 30th 2024.
3.If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
4.We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
5.Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
6.Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.