Overview

Through the Environmental and Sustainability Studies curriculum at Bard College at Simon's Rock and supplemental work in other disciplines, students begin to prepare themselves to engage in environmental problem solving in a complex and rapidly changing society where increasing demands on the environment threaten sustainability.

Learning outcomes

The program draws on such disciplines as biology, ecology, the social sciences, ethics, and literature.

Students with a concentration in environment sustainability studies may enter into fields such as social activism, education, government, law, business, research and journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Natural Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Mathematics

Political Dimension of Environmental Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. We encourage students to apply early.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsfield, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 271 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

An interview with an admission counselor is required of each applicant. We’ll just be getting to know you as a live, talking, thinking person.

Simon’s Rock courses require a strong facility with the English language. Students who do not qualify for one of the English Proficiency exam waivers listed below must present proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, or Pearson PTE Academic that are no more than two years old.

Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English).

International Students are eligible to receive Simon’s Rock institutional financial aid and scholarships.

Students living abroad, who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, will require a student visa to study at Simon's Rock.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Out-of-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsfield

United States

912 - 1889 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Environmental and Sustainability Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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