MS Geography at University of Kansas

Programme overview

A thesis master's degree whose curriculum emphasizes broad geographic training while encouraging in-depth focus on specific topics. The student and advisor tailor the programme, and complementary coursework outside the department is encouraged. It prepares students for employment or further study.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Geography and Atmospheric Science | Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum) | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

GEOG 805 Perspectives in Geography (2), GEOG 716 Advanced Geostatistics (3), GEOG 980 Seminar in Geography (2), GEOG 899 Master's Thesis (6), and 17 hours of electives including at least three courses in Physical Geography or Methods and Techniques; includes a proposal defense and a thesis oral defense.

Career pathways

Prepares students for employment or further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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