Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting January 2028 — Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 95
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Flagstaff, United States
Disciplines
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Environmental Economics & Policy
Overview
Features
This Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society emphasis at Northern Arizona University will prepare leaders in the areas of natural resources management, community engagement, the non-profit/NGO sector, academia, and in government agencies that require PhD-level researchers to inform management and policy decisions that address some of the greatest environmental problems facing society today.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Environmental Science-Policy Interface
- Regional Topics in Earth and Environmental Science and Policy
- Research Methods in Earth and Environmental Science
- Rangeland Ecology And Management
- Applied Forest Stand Dynamics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 95
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- An online application for admission to the NAU Graduate College, with the required application fee;
- A statement of your interests and goals, and your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree;
- Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work;
- Names of the faculty advisor(s) you have been in contact with and would like to work with;
- Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors (you will only have to provide contact information, and then recommenders will submit letters directly to NAU. Give them time to submit before the deadline);
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 45,412 AUD / year (≈ 32,190 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 45,412 AUD / year (≈ 32,190 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,249 AUD / year (≈ 12,936 USD / year)
Living costs
Flagstaff, United States: 1,425-2,116 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships information is available for Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society.
