M.S. in Geography

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9 monthsProgramme duration

AugStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Geography MS is a great avenue to an advanced career in Geography, or to a PhD. The Geography MS is research-focused degree that provides excellent opportunities to collaborate with faculty and with other grad students. The MS culminates with a thesis, which students develop under the guidance of their advisor and committee. MS students are eligible to receive teaching and research assistantship funding. These assistanships are awarded on a competitive basis and include a tuition waiver and subsidized health insurance. Advisors may expect basic proficiencies in statistics, GIS, cartography, writing, and mathematics – consult your prospective advisor to learn more about prerequisites.

The course requirements for the Geography MS are designed to be flexible, allowing you to specialize in the area of your interest. All students are required to take GEOG 6000 (Advanced Geographical Data Analysis), GEOG 6961 (Geographic Thought and Inquiry), and two research courses (e.g. seminars, which can be taken from a variety of offerings). Students can fill the remaining course elective requirements from courses in Geography or from other departments at the University of Utah.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6.5+

Duolingo English Test

105+

Separate applications must be submitted in order to apply to more than one degree program
Application fees are subject to change and ARE NOT WAIVED
We will evaluate your file only after we receive all required fees and documents, including transcripts
International Students only: Proof of financial responsibility is NOT needed to evaluate an applicant's file, nor is it needed to accept a student. AFTER being admitted, this information IS NEEDED prior to issuing the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility so students may obtain a student visa. (Students being funded by the Department do not need to submit an additional Financial Statement.) Current estimated expenses for graduate students are detailed here.
GRE scores and grades: We do not admit or deny applicants on the basis of GRE or GPA; rather, we aim to consider the applicant as a whole. Minimum GPA accepted by the Graduate School is 3.0
The Geography PhD program requires an academic Master's degree prior to admission.
Please review the requirement sheets for each degree program for the prerequisite coursework and proficiencies needed

Program Duration

9 Months

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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