Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies - Economics in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Lexington United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,608
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Environmental & Sustainability Studies (ENS) is a multidisciplinary area exploring the societal and ecological perspectives, root causes, impacts, and policy approaches to pressing global environmental challenges like climate change, contamination, and species decline. The curriculum integrates knowledge from humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to equip students with comprehensive analytical abilities. Through this approach, learners gain deeper insight into current environmental concerns, governance strategies, and potential remedies. This vital program empowers students not just to comprehend but also to drive meaningful progress toward ecological sustainability.
Students will cultivate essential analytical, communication, and self-directed learning capabilities to prepare for careers in environmental stewardship. Potential paths include roles in municipal, regional, national, and global environmental policy institutions, green business initiatives, educational fields, legal professions (with additional qualifications), nonprofit sectors, and various other opportunities aligned with individual aspirations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All secondary school and college/university level transcripts must be submitted for review. The transcripts must be official and in your native language.
You will also need to provide another official transcript that has been translated into English by your secondary school or college/university.
College/university transcripts from institutions outside of the United States will be evaluated for transfer credit by our office.
The University of Kentucky accepts official TOEFL and IELTS results from the testing headquarters.
The minimum TOEFL score of 71 (iBT), 197 (cbt) or 527 (paper-based) or a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS is required for admission to the University of Kentucky.
You will also need to provide another official transcript that has been translated into English by your secondary school or college/university.
College/university transcripts from institutions outside of the United States will be evaluated for transfer credit by our office.
The University of Kentucky accepts official TOEFL and IELTS results from the testing headquarters.
The minimum TOEFL score of 71 (iBT), 197 (cbt) or 527 (paper-based) or a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS is required for admission to the University of Kentucky.
Tuition
USD
31,608