BA Geography at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Explore human interactions with the environment, and propose solutions to some of the world's most urgent problems, through our geography program. Geography is an ideal major for students who embrace interdisciplinary learning and don't want to limit themselves to either social or physical science only. You'll be able to explore society and politics, environmental change and sustainability while also gaining skills in computing and geospatial technologies.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Geography | Duration: 120-131 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Popular geography courses include Sustainable Cities, America's National Parks, Global Food Politics and Geography of Human Rights. All geography majors complete their studies with a capstone seminar that involves project-based learning with community partners, such as Habitat for Humanity and the Harbison State Forest.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Urban Planner, Natural Resource Manager, Emergency Manager, Geospatial Intelligence Agent, Environmental Policymaker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Entrance Requirements New freshmen who meet University admissions standards are eligible for admission to degree programs offered by the college. A student who wishes to enter the College of Arts and Sciences from another college on the Columbia campus must be in good standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. A student who wishes to enter the College of Arts and Sciences from another USC campus must fulfill one of the following requirements: Be in good standing, meet the admission requirements for a baccalaureate degree on the Columbia campus, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. Be in good standing and have completed 30 semester hours with a GPA of 2.00 or higher on a USC campus. Some programs in the College of Arts and Sciences have special admission requirements established by the department or committee that supervises the specific degree program, for example,...

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 for first-year and transfer applicants: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (June-July). Transfer applications for Spring open Sept. 1 and for Summer and Fall open Feb. 1.

First-year applicants: Early Action deadline Oct. 15 (decision by mid-December, credentials due Nov. 1); Honors College deadline Nov. 15 (decision by mid-February, credentials due Dec. 1); Regular Decision deadline Dec. 1 (decision by mid-March, credentials due Jan. 15). Applicants apply with the USC Application or the Common App. The application fee is $70 for domestic first-year and transfer applicants and $100 for international applicants. USC is test-optional for fall, spring and summer 2027 terms; SAT/ACT scores are not required.

Transfer application deadlines (USC Columbia majors): Spring Nov. 1 (credentials Dec. 15); Summer May 1 (credentials May 15); Fall July 1 (credentials Aug. 1). Business majors: Summer May 1 (credentials May 1); Fall May 1 (credentials June 1); the Darla Moore School of Business does not enroll new spring transfer students. The transfer application fee is $70.

International first-year applicants: Early Action Oct. 15, Honors College Nov. 15, Regular Decision Dec. 1; the application fee is $100. Minimum English proficiency scores: TOEFL iBT 77, IELTS 6.5, PTE 53, Duolingo 115.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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