Overview

The water, society, and policy master’s degree programme combines graduate coursework in social science, policy, and hydrology with professional skill development activities.

Key Features

You’ll study human and environmental processes as they affect water resources and watersheds, and observe, monitor, and model processes for management of water ranging from local to global scales.

Graduate students in the Water, Society and Policy degree from The University of Arizona complete a plan of study and project proposal in their second semester. You’ll complete a project or internship, produce a report, and give a final presentation, developing skills to:

communicate with decision makers

conduct and understand scientific research

write research reports, proposals, and policy evaluations

make effective public presentations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Evaluation of Water and Environmental Policy

Water Policy in Arizona and Semi-arid Regions

Comparative and International Water Policy

Water Management and Policy

Adaptation & Resilience in Water Resources Systems

International Environmental Policy and Governance

Environmental Law

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-23 00:00:00 , National

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National Applicants:

Applications are accepted on a year-round basis, but should be at least 2 months in advance of your intended start date.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Hydrology & Water Management Public Policy View 376 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

GPA 3.0

3 letters of recommendation

Letter of intent

Current resume

Official transcripts

GRE is not required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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

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