Program Overview
The Geography at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar in Climatology
- Cultural Geographies of Tourism
- Human Environment Systems
- Theories and Policies of Development
- Human Geographies of the Ocean
- Advanced Environmental Impact Assessment
- (Alpha) Resource Systems
- Urban and Regional Planning in Asia
- Environment and Development
- Asian Development and Urbanization
- Community-based Natural Resource Management
- Contemporary Japan Seminar
- Seminar in Geography of Southeast Asia
- Seminar in Geography of the Pacific
- Geospatial Analysis of Natural Resource Data
- Faculty Seminar Series
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Graduate Division application forms.
- Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores.
- Students from non-English speaking countries must submit TOEFL scores if they have not earned a degree from a university in an English speaking country.
- Statement of Objectives.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation sent directly from the referees to the department via post, email or fax.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months