Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from an institution of standard collegiate rank, recognized by the accrediting agencies in whose jurisdiction the college is located, may apply for admission to the M.A. with a major in sustainability and development. Graduates of colleges not fully recognized will be treated as special cases and required to produce evidence attesting to the quality of their programs. Any student whose bachelor’s degree is not equivalent to the comparable baccalaureate degree from SMU may be required to take sufficient additional work to make up the deficiency. All applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale).
Degree Requirements
Candidates are required to satisfy these requirements: 30 credit hours, with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale.
Applicants may submit one of the following English proficiency measures:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – The minimum TOEFL score required is 80.
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) – The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version. IELTS General Training results are not acceptable. There is no IELTS institution code for Southern Methodist University.
Duolingo English Test (Online examination) - The minimum required Duolingo score is 110. There is no institutional code for Duolingo, but applicants will need to select "Lyle School of Engineering" as the institution. Duolingo scores are reported within 48 hours.
All international students use the following dates: May 15 for fall admission, and September 1 for spring admission.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Southern Methodist University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
