Program Overview
The Earth System Science & Policy at University of North Dakota is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth System Science & Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 843 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 352 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Grand Forks, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth System Science & Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Earth System Science and Policy
- Earth System Science and Policy Laboratory
- Ecosystem Services: Valuing Nature in a Market Society
- Earth Systems Modeling
- Advanced Topics in Geospatial Technologies
- Communicating Environmental Information
- Environmental Economics, Policy and Management
- Independent Study
- Special Topics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all the minimum general education requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition students must fulfill the requirements below for admission to Earth System Science and Policy graduate degree programs.
- Hold a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university;
- Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of college-level algebra plus 3 credits of college statistics or calculus.
- Have completed a minimum of 12 semester credits in the natural or physical sciences. e.g. physics, chemistry, geosciences, biology or related sciences.
- Have earned a minimum average GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, on all upper division college-level coursework.
- Submit score from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based text or 213 on the computer based test, or for the Internet based TOEFL, a composite score of 79, with minimum scores of 21/30 (Speaking*); 19/30 (Listening); 19/30 (Reading); 17/30 (Writing) for applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants may also meet language requirements by presenting IETLS scores of 6.5. * Applicants being considered for Graduate Teaching Assistantships must achieve these minimum TOEFL scores, but have a minimum score of 26/30 on the Speaking subtest.
- Students who have received a bachelor\'s degree or higher from the United States or English-speaking Canada are not required to submit the TOEFL.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 843 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 352 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 843 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 352 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30
