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Environmental Studies degrees abroad
Environmental studies degree programs address the social and scientific issues facing our environment. It can be similar to an environmental science program but covers a broader range of topics including politics, economics and human behavior.
Issues surrounding climate change are more important than ever, so be able to understand the problems our environment is facing is an important and useful skill to develop. Environmental studies programs are most commonly found in the US and Canada, but it’s possible to study it in other countries too.
Studying environmental studies in another country is a great way to see and experience different environments. Many programs include fieldwork and excursions, which means you can get out and see and study the issues facing the local environment for yourself.
Environmental Studies program structure
In many North American universities, you can study environmental studies as part of a liberal arts bachelor’s degree. You can choose to major in the subject, or it can be studied as a concentration of another degree, like geography.
Environmental studies is available as a BA or BSc over three of four years of study. There is little difference between the two qualifications, but the BSc will usually include more science-based modules. In some countries, like the UK, environmental studies is not commonly offered, but you can study environmental sciences which covers many of the same topics.
At postgraduate level, you can study an MA or MSc in environmental studies over two years. It’s also possible to study for a PhD for up to five years, but this will usually be in a specific area of the subject.
A lot of learning on an environmental studies program will take place in lectures and seminars, but you will also spend time out in the field and doing practical work. Assessment will mainly be through assignments, essays, project work and written exams, but this will vary depending on your precise program.
The program content of every environmental studies course will be unique, and most will include optional or elective modules you can choose to tailor your degree. Here are some of the course subjects many programs will cover:
- Environment and society
- Environmental policy
- Human geography
- Managing the environment
- Ecosystems and ecology
- Research methods
- Global environmental issues
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Environmental Studies study abroad programs
Environmental studies undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in environmental studies
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Earth and Environmental Studies - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Economics/Environmental Studies - BA Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,690 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Environmental Science: Environmental Studies - BA Whittier College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,924 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,924 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Environmental Studies - BSc Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,156 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,621 NZD
- Start date
- February
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Environmental Studies: Environmental Policy - BA/BSc Alma College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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42,352 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,352 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Associate in environmental studies
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Environmental Studies - AA Columbia College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,340 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,100 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Environmental Studies - AA Santa Monica College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,048 USD
- Start date
- August, January, February, June
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Environmental Studies - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
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Environmental Studies - ASOT Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March
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Environmental Studies - AA Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,042 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Diploma in environmental studies
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Environmental Studies - Dip (Arts) Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,725 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
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Environmental Studies (Vernon Campus) - Dip Okanagan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,265 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,440 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Indigenous Environmental Studies - Dip Trent University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,356 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,529 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Certificate in environmental studies
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Applied Earth & Environmental Studies - Cert Coast Mountain College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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10,578 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,559 CAD
- Start date
- September, May
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Environmental Studies - Cert College of the Rockies, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,688 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,700 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, April
Environmental studies graduate programs
Master's in environmental studies
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Environmental Studies - MES Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,367 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,571 NZD
- Start date
- February
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Environmental Studies - MA Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,588 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,588 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Environmental Studies - MSc University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,548 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,548 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in environmental studies
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Environmental Studies - PGDip Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 9 months
- Annual tuition fee
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24,367 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,571 NZD
- Start date
- February
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Future environmental studies careers
Many environmental studies graduates aim to work in a conservation or environmental role, but the skills you’ll learn will be transferable to a range of other careers too. Some of the roles you could consider after graduation include:
- Environmental consultant
- Fundraiser
- Conservation manager
- Secondary education teacher
- Sustainability specialist
- Policy adviser
- Ecological consultant
You can boost your employability during your time at university by getting involved in student clubs and organizations, especially those that are related to the career you want to pursue.
Most universities have career services who can help you work out what career path is right for you. They can assist with your CV, and help you find appropriate placements or graduate roles.
