Academic school/college: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. The BA degree is suited to students interested in marine and environmental policy, management, or education. You'll get hands-on experience at the Long Island Sound location.

Career options in marine policy, environmental management, marine education, coastal resource management, marine research, and environmental consulting.

University of Connecticut is a prestigious public university and Tier 1 research institution in the USA, offering world-class facilities with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment. The Avery Point campus offers a small-college setting with a waterfront location on the gorgeous Connecticut coastline.