Program Overview
The Sustainable Environment at Hamad bin Khalifa University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Sustainable Environment programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Qatar 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
- Location: Ar Rayyan, Qatar
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable Environment programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- A 34-credit full-time program, taught in English over two years that includes:
- Core course: Sustainability Fundamentals and Tools
- Core course: Research Methods and Ethics
- Core course: Elected Math Core (2 choices)
- Core course: Elected Computation Core (3 choices)
- 4 elective courses
- A 6-credit research thesis or an industrial/applied project
- 4 semesters of graduate research seminars
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree relevant to this program, which typically includes science and engineering disciplines. Additionally, backgrounds in economics, business, policy, and social sciences will be considered. Applicants should demonstrate strong evidence that they possess the qualities to become successful researchers and professionals. These include excellent performance in relevant coursework, past research results if any, and strong recommendation letters. Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, especially for the Ph.D. program.
Applicants are required to take the IELTS or TOEFL exam in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Applicants who completed their bachelor\xc2\x92s degree at a university where the primary language of instruction is English may seek a waiver for this requirement.
Applicants to the Ph.D. program in Sustainable Energy are required to submit GRE exam results from within the last two years. Applicants coming from an economics, policy and other social science backgrounds may submit results of the GMAT exam as an alternative to the GRE. While not required for the Master\xc2\x92s programs the GRE/GMAT exam is recommended and will strengthen an applicant\xc2\x92s submission.
All applications are reviewed by the HBKU Sustainability Division Master\xc2\x92s/Ph.D. Graduate Program Committee (GPC), who will make the final decision regarding admission and waivers for any of the application requirements.
Academic transcripts:
Official electronic copies of transcripts should be submitted as part of the online application. Final transcripts are required for all previous university studies. For those who have not completed their current studies, transcripts must include results from the last completed semester of coursework.
Transcripts in languages other than English or Arabic must be accompanied with an official translation. Applicants who are admitted to the program based on copies of or incomplete transcripts will be required to provide original transcripts upon enrollment in order to register for courses.
All applications are reviewed by the HBKU ICT Division Ph.D. Graduate Program Committee (GPC), who will make the final decision regarding admission and waivers for any of the application requirements.
Standardized test results:
Official copies of standardized test results (TOEFL, IELTS, and possibly GRE) must be sent directly to HBKU. Please refer to the institutional codes below:- GRE: 7551,
- TOEFL: 4981,
- IELTS: No code required.
- Students should ask the IELTS center where they tested to send the IELTS TRF to Hamad bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Letters of recommendation:
Applicants should submit at least two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic referee. Letters which are not directly written for this program or which are incomplete will not be accepted.Personal statement of interest:
Applicants should submit a personal statement as part of the online application. The personal statement should explain why the candidate is applying to the Ph.D. program and how their studies will contribute to the achievement of their personal objectives. The statement should include information about the applicant\xc2\x92s research interests and achievements (maximum 500 words).Resume / curriculum Vitae:
Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae as part of the online application. This should include current and comprehensive information about the applicant, such as: Academic qualifications Professional experience Research projects Academic awards or honors and Conference presentations and publications (if any).Identification document:
All applicants should submit an electronic copy of their passport as part of the online application. Nationals and residents of Qatar should also submit their Qatari ID.Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About Hamad bin Khalifa University
Hamad bin Khalifa University
Doha, Qatar
Hamad Bin Khalifa University is a public university located within Education City in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The university, a member of Qatar Foundation, was founded in 2010. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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