Overview

Interdisciplinary foundations in environmental sciences, including natural and social sciences, combine with training in communications, writing, law, critical perspectives, and emerging sustainability science.

Features

Students also choose one of four options for in-depth study: Environmental Policy and Law; Environmental Communication; Business/Nonprofit Environmental Sustainability; or Pre-Environmental Education.

A capstone course or certificate links students to real-world projects, internships, and/or research. An organizing theme throughout the Environmental Sustainability major at the University of Washington is coupled human and natural systems.

Career Options

This major will prepare students to pursue careers in federal, state, and local governments; nonprofit organizations; and private sector organizations. Career areas related to this field are wide ranging, including environmental policy, law, communications, education and outreach, environmental consulting and corporate sustainability.

In addition, graduates will be prepared to succeed in graduate programs such as environmental management, public policy, communications law, natural resources, community advocacy, and sustainability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Biological Conservation
The Science of Environmental Sustainability
Pollution and Public Policy
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Climate Change
Federal Environmental Law
Writing in the Natural Sciences
Indigenous Ethnoecology
Environmental Ethics
Religion, Philosophy & the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 1436 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the UW Tacoma Freshman Application.
Complete the academic course grid and your senior year projections.
Write your personal statement
Complete the activity log
Pay the application fee or request a fee waiver at the conclusion of your application.
Submit official standardized test scores (optional).
Submit official AP, IB, or CLEP scores (if applicable).
Have you graduated from high school? You are required to send a final, official transcript at the time of application

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

44811 USD / year

≈ 44811 USD / year
Out-of-State

44811 USD / year

≈ 44811 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13557 USD / year

≈ 13557 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 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

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