Overview

We offer a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, blending traditional lectures with immersive, hands-on experiences across life, earth and social sciences, and cutting-edge technologies. This comprehensive approach empowers you to understand and address the world's most pressing environmental challenges, preparing you for diverse and impactful careers aimed at creating a sustainable future.

In the Environmental Studies programme at Virginia Commonwealth University you'll develop critical research skills, mastering data analysis, mapping and fieldwork, while also learning to synthesize complex information effectively. Our areas of emphasis – including environmental policy, geospatial and quantitative analysis, outdoor leadership, river studies and sustainability – equip you with the knowledge and practical abilities to make a tangible difference in the world.

Career Paths

A B.S. in Environmental Studies from VCU prepares you for diverse and impactful careers, including:

Geographic information systems technician

Environmental scientist

Environmental educator

Restoration ecologist

Riverkeeper

Sustainability consultant

Urban agriculture coordinator

Wildlife biologist

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Programme Structure

Dive deep into specialized topics with courses like:

Avian Ecology

Environmental Economics

Environmental Data Literacy

James River Sustainable Societies

Invasive Species Management

Meteorology and Climatology

Outdoor Leadership

Politics of the Environment

Physical Geology

Urban Food Production

Wilderness Policy and Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

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Please contact Virginia Commonwealth University if interested in applying after the posted deadline. Individual requests may be processed.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Admission to a VCU undergraduate degree programme requires graduation from a secondary school or the equivalent (lyceum, senior middle school, university preparatory school, completion of GCSE exams, Standard 12 graduation, etc.), which typically consists of at least 12 years beyond kindergarten.

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Tuition Fees

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40404 USD / year

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40404 USD / year

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In-State

17240 USD / year

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Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $17240 USD

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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