PhD Geography at University of Delaware

Entry requirements

Graduate studies in Geography at UD lead to Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.) degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Geography. A required, original research thesis or dissertation is the capstone achievement of every degree program. The program neither requires nor accepts GRE scores. International students must submit an English language test, such as TOEFL or IELTS, or a waiver. Graduate students entering a Geography graduate degree program for the first time are expected to take GEOG600, which primarily serves as an introduction to this department, to the nature of a thesis, and to graduate study and professional geography in general. For more information on degree requirements, visit the In their first year of the program, all incoming students who are new to the department are required to enroll in GEOG600 – Prelude to Geography (3 credits). Students are also required to take one methods course in their skill area (3 credits). Other necessary courses will be determined by the degree audit conducted by the Graduate Director, if new to the department, and/or in conversation with their PhD Committee Chair.