About the course

The BA in Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ENSS) is administered in the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES). It is a multidisciplinary degree that takes advantage of existing courses in both the Arts and Sciences to educate graduates who will be able to work in government agencies, corporations and nonprofit organizations who develop, implement or are affected by environmental policies. The BA in Environmental Studies and Sustainability will provide graduates with a broad understanding of environmental science, policy development, needs of decision makers, attorneys and engineers, urban and international concerns and current environmental issues. Important to any future position in fields of environmental policy, planning and sustainability, the program builds on communication skills, collaboration abilities and team building, a ?customer? orientation, creativity and innovative thinking ability, analytical ability and critical thinking and problem solving ability, a work orientation with professionalism and a positive attitude, occupation-specific skill and knowledge through co-op, and leadership ability. Students may opt to specialize in different study tracks including Policy, Government and Business, Social Awareness and Action, and Scientific Inquiry. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$219,064

Intake	Location
Spring (April), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (September), 2024	Philadelphia
Spring (April), 2025	Philadelphia
Fall (September), 2025	Philadelphia
Spring (April), 2026	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Drexel University

Drexel takes into consideration a number of criteria when determining admission, including your high school performance and/or college performance, test scores, letters of recommendation, and essay.

　　All applicants must submit a 250- to 650-word essay via the Common Application. We do not accept essays submitted on paper or emailed directly to the University.

　　Official transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to Drexel.

　　Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one must be completed by a high school counselor.

　　Additionally, non-native English speakers must take the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE (Pearsons) and request that results be forwarded to the Admissions Office.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Drexel University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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