About the course

The Environmental Planning and Design (EPD) specialization examines the spatial management of human development activities within diverse natural resource systems. This track relies on the use of multidisciplinary approaches to the management and preservation of natural environments, as well as participation in the design of built environments. Students in the EPD track receive advanced instruction, training, and experiential learning with faculty whose academic backgrounds are in environmental planning, landscape architecture, geography, as well as in various natural and social sciences. This track provides students with the ability to solve a wide range of complex environmental problems by developing specific skills in environmental planning, design and the natural sciences. Students can also acquire complementary skill sets from affiliated social sciences such as political science, public administration, psychology, environmental and natural resource economics, and marine affairs. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$45,978

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kingston
Spring (January), 2024	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2024	Providence
Fall (September), 2024	Kingston
Fall (September), 2024	Narragansett
Fall (September), 2024	Providence
Spring (January), 2025	Kingston
Spring (January), 2025	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2025	Providence
Spring (January), 2025	Kingston
Spring (January), 2025	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2025	Providence
Fall (September), 2025	Kingston
Fall (September), 2025	Narragansett
Fall (September), 2025	Providence
Spring (January), 2026	Kingston
Spring (January), 2026	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2026	Providence

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rhode Island

Before you apply to a URI graduate program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States or the equivalent of a four-year degree at an international university that is evaluated by an approved agency. Most four-year degrees from accredited non-U.S. institutions are recognized as equivalent, but three-year bachelor’s degree programs from universities in India and some other Asian countries are not. An overall score of 80 or above, Minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 20, Writing: 22, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17 (the suggested minimum speaking score for international teaching assistants is 23). The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550. IELTS: Required minimum score of 6.5. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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