Overview

The Environmental Economics and Policy program at University of California, Berkeley takes a problem-solving approach to issues involving renewable and fixed natural resources, and it is based on a foundation in microeconomic theory and the economics of resources and the environment. The environmental economics and policy program is offered by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Learning outcomes

This major leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (for students in Rausser College) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree (for students in the College of Letters & Science).

Students who graduate with a degree in environmental economics and policy go on to a variety of jobs or graduate programs.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Microeconomic Theory with Application to Natural Resources

Microeconomics

Environmental Economics

Natural Resource Economics

Economics of Poverty and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy View 223 other Bachelors in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper division major requirements is required.
At least 15 of the 36 required upper division units must be taken in the Rausser College of Natural Resources.
A maximum of 16 units of independent study (courses numbered 97, 98, 99, 197, 198, and 199) may count toward graduation, with a maximum of 4 units of independent study per semester.
No more than 1/3 of the total units attempted at UC Berkeley may be taken Pass/No Pass. This includes units in the Education Abroad Program and UC Intercampus Visitor or Exchange Programs.

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Tuition Fee

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International

45096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22548 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

45096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22548 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

12522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6261 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Berkeley

1750 - 2820 USD /month

Living costs

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

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