Overview

The Climate Science and Policy at Bard College degree encompasses fundamental concepts of climate science, agricultural and ecosystem science, environmental and natural resource economics, and U.S. and international climate policy. Integrated throughout is a focus on ensuring justice in climate policy through stakeholder representation. Classes center on scientific understanding and on economic and policy solutions, training future leaders to guide efforts in greenhouse gas mitigation and climate adaptation. Students gain hands-on experience through a 6-month professional internship, faculty-mentored research project, and community-based learning in both the Hudson Valley and Oaxaca, Mexico. These experiences help create a solid foundation for students to go on and pursue careers as policy advisors, climate scientists, geographic scientists, and more.

Make an Impact in 9 Months with Bard's Climate Master's

On climate, the next decade is critical and will determine what will be possible in the decarbonization window through 2050. Given this urgency, the Master's in Climate Science uniquely enables students to begin high-impact work after only nine months of study. Students spend an intensive two semesters at Bard, mastering the tools required to drive effective policy change. In June of the second year, they then spread out across the US and internationally, creating impact through a required, 4-6 month high-level Internship followed by an outcome-oriented Capstone Project that typically builds on the internship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate impacts on ecosystems and agriculture

Energy systems

Clean energy solutions

Carbon markets and incentive programs

Regional climate adaptation and mitigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology View 82 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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General requirements

Completion of 2 undergraduate or graduate science courses with a B- or better grade (biology, ecology, chemistry, environmental science, etc.)

Well written personal statement that clearly answers the questions asked and clearly demonstrates your interest in one of our MS or MEd degrees

Strong letters of recommendation

Ability to finance the degree: while we provide scholarships that cover 60-90% of tuition for international students, we do not cover the full costs of attendance. To qualify for a US visa, you must be able to show you have between $20,000-$25,000 per year in funding in addition to the scholarship we provide. If a student does not have these funds available, we can not process their application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43562 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43562 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43562 USD / year

≈ 43562 USD / year

Additional Details

Year 2 - $28,832

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Make an Impact in 9 Months with Bard's Climate Master's

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

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