Water, Society and Policy (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Study Water, Society and Policy (MS) at The University of Arizona Global, a Master degree offered on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 22, 2027.

About Water, Society and Policy (MS)

Water sustainability has emerged as perhaps the most critical natural resource issue in the western United States as well as in other semi-arid regions around the world. More recently, even wet regions have come to face similar problems of water scarcity and conflict, due to growing demands and competition for water.

To meet the demands imposed by water scarcity, the University of Arizona offers a Master of Science in Water, Society and Policy (WSP). The purpose of this degree is to provide opportunities for students to pursue professionally oriented study in a multi-disciplinary degree program that focuses on water science, society, and policy. The WSP degree combines graduate coursework in social sciences, policy and hydrology with professional skill-development activities. Students are exposed to human and environmental processes as they affect water and watersheds. They gain familiarity with quantitative and qualitative techniques for observation, monitoring, and modeling of processes relevant to the management of water from regional to global scales. They develop skills to communicate with decision makers; conduct and understand scientific research; write cogent research reports, proposals, and policy evaluations; and make effective public presentations.

Graduates of the program are able to understand the basic principles of hydrology, management, law, and policy and are able to contribute to making informed decisions regarding water resources.

More information can be found on our website.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Water, Society and Policy (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

GPA 3.0
3 letters of recommendation
Letter of intent

Current resume

Official transcripts

Standardized Tests

For applicants whose native language is not English please go to this link to find the most current test requirements https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency

GRE is not required.

Funding Opportunities

SNRE's MS WSP program is a part of the WICHE Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), a program that allows out-of-state students from participating states to pay in-state tution*. This program can substantially offset the cost of attending graduate school if you are unable to find adequate funding to cover your tution expenses. The WSP program is the only SNRE program eligible for the WRGP, and unfortunately, Natural Resources students are not eligible. Students will need to provide proof of residency in participating states which include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, The CNMI, Guam, HawaiÊ»i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Please contact the graduate coordinator for more information.

Additional funding resources:

Some tuition and registration scholarships; some graduate fellowships; some Research Assisantships

Scholarship Universe (SU) is our scholarship-matching tool for admitted University of Arizona students. SU connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships. https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarshipuniverse

*Natural Resources students in SNRE are not eligible for the WRGP tution rates.

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

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

International Applicants:

March 1st for Fall international applicants.

August 1st deadline for Spring international applicants.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Water, Society and Policy (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Water, Society and Policy (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Water, Society and Policy (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson