Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Global Environmental Policy in Washington Dc United States | American University
American University
|
Washington Dc United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Increasing ocean levels. Economies dependent on fossil fuels and climate refugees. Systemic environmental injustice. Water resource conflicts and land degradation. Biodiversity loss and worldwide pollution. The MA in Global Environmental Politics equips students with the analytical tools and practical skills to tackle some of today's most pressing and multifaceted challenges. We maintain that environmental health is fundamental to human prosperity, and that safeguarding our planet demands informed, passionate, and tactical change-makers. These worldwide ecological crises demand immediate attention and holistic solutions. Our program offers an adaptable yet demanding course structure that combines comprehensive study with specialized focus areas tailored by each student. We aim to equip our students to transform their dedication to equity, ecological sustainability, and ethical leadership into impactful lifelong careers. If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply and become part of our academic community in Washington, DC - a hub for influential environmental and social policy transformation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You must submit the transcripts from all institutions attended, applicable test scores, resume/CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. All required materials must be submitted before your file is reviewed.
Minimum required TOEFL scores:
Internet-based test (iBT): 100
iBT Special Home Version: 100
Paper-based test (PBT): 600
The minimum requirement for the IELTS is 7.0
The minimum requirement for the PTE is 68
For the MA program, we require that at least one of your two letters of recommendation be from a faculty member who knows your work well. We prefer to obtain information from recommenders who can evaluate your past academic performance and your potential for future academic challenges. Even if you have been out of school for some time, we still suggest that you obtain at least one academic letter of recommendation.
Although we strongly prefer that you submit unofficial copies of original paper transcripts that are scanned and uploaded as PDFs, we will accept grade reports/copies of transcripts downloaded from your institution's website, provided that:
The institution name is clearly indicated
The grade report is printed directly from your institution's online system (with your institution's URL clearly visible across the top of the document) and scanned into our system as a PDF. We cannot accept grade reports/transcripts that have been copied into Microsoft Word or a similar text edit program.
IELTS, minimum score of 7.0
TOEFL (iBT), minimum score of 100, 600 on the paper-based test (PBT).
Minimum required TOEFL scores:
Internet-based test (iBT): 100
iBT Special Home Version: 100
Paper-based test (PBT): 600
The minimum requirement for the IELTS is 7.0
The minimum requirement for the PTE is 68
For the MA program, we require that at least one of your two letters of recommendation be from a faculty member who knows your work well. We prefer to obtain information from recommenders who can evaluate your past academic performance and your potential for future academic challenges. Even if you have been out of school for some time, we still suggest that you obtain at least one academic letter of recommendation.
Although we strongly prefer that you submit unofficial copies of original paper transcripts that are scanned and uploaded as PDFs, we will accept grade reports/copies of transcripts downloaded from your institution's website, provided that:
The institution name is clearly indicated
The grade report is printed directly from your institution's online system (with your institution's URL clearly visible across the top of the document) and scanned into our system as a PDF. We cannot accept grade reports/transcripts that have been copied into Microsoft Word or a similar text edit program.
IELTS, minimum score of 7.0
TOEFL (iBT), minimum score of 100, 600 on the paper-based test (PBT).
Tuition
USD
36,000