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PhD 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: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include GEOG 8910 Seminar in Geographic Thought and Methods; GEOG 9300 (3 hours) Doctoral Dissertation.

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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: 30 credit hours

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

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