Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

The Jackson School of Geosciences and the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin offers a dual degree program leading to two graduate degrees, the Master of Public Affairs (MPAff) degree and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Energy and Earth Resources.

The Energy and Earth Resources and Public Affairs MA/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin combines advanced policy studies with the study of geosciences and natural resources. The program is structured so that students can earn both degrees simultaneously in approximately three academic years. Degrees are awarded when the required course work in both areas is completed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology / Energy and Earth Resources

Computational Data Analytics

Energy / Resource Finance

Decision Analysis

Policy Development

Public Financial Management

Public Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Students must be accepted by both of the individual programs before admission can be granted to the dual degree program.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Public Policy Natural Resource Management View 179 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete ApplyTexas application

Application fee

Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

GRE scores

TOEFL scores (for international applicants)

Three letters of recommendation

Current résumé

Personal statement of purpose

Tuition Fee

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International

18758 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9379 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

18758 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9379 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

9854 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4927 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Energy and Earth Resources and Public Affairs.

Available Scholarships

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