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MS Geography at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Geography at UGA is a leading center of scholarship about earth's landscapes, atmosphere, human dynamics and human relationships to the environment, as well as the development and application of geographic techniques.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 31 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

31 credit hours total. Required courses include GEOG 4300/6300 Data Science in Geography; GEOG 7000 (3 hours) Master's Research; GEOG 7300 (3 hours) Master's Thesis; GEOG 8900 Proseminar in Geography.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: - 3 Letters of recommendation - CV - Statement of Purpose Submit a 500–1000-word statement that addresses your academic interests and goals, your perceived fit with the program and faculty of interest, and describes the experiences that have prepared you for graduate study. - Unofficial transcript from each institution of higher education attended - Optional items: examples include writing samples, paper presentations, publications, or other evidence of scholarly or professional work International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is December 1 for the following fall

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 31 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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