Overview

In addition to practicing scientific, social science, and humanities approaches to the study of the environment, students will learn to understand the interrelationships among science, society, technology, culture, and nature.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, the Environmental Studies major from Virginia Wesleyan College prepares students to recognize and address such challenges as resource depletion, habitat loss, environmental degradation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity, with the ultimate goal of fostering a sustainable human society.

Beyond the Classroom

The environmental studies program prepares students well for a variety of diverse career fields. Students have gone on to pursue careers in law, public policy, scientific research, environmental literature, and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humans, the Environment, and Sustainability
Environmental Ethics
Ecopoetry
Environmental Policy Analysis
Environmental Writings
Topics in Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for National students.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 1539 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application.
An official high school transcript or comparable home school documentation.
An official record of scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Applicants are responsible for arranging to take these tests and for requesting that results be sent to Virginia Wesleyan.
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency at the time of application for admission
Completed Financial Disclosure Form

Tuition Fee

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International

36550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36550 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36550 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

36550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36550 USD per year during 48 months.

Online: Cost Per Credit Hour $399

Living costs for Virginia Beach

980 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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 Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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