Program Overview
The Geography at University of South Florida is a MA programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 348 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, 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
- Geographic Literature and History
- Perspectives in Environmental Thought
- Multivariate Statistical Analysis
- Geographical Techniques and Methodology: Qualitative Research Methods
- Seminar in Advanced Regional Geography
- Seminar in North American Geography
- Seminar in the Geography of the American South
- Latin American and Caribbean Geography
- Seminar in European Geography
- Geography Seminar
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 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).
Same as University requirements plus:
at least two letters of recommendation
transcripts
a letter of intent
A graduate assistant application if the applicant is applying for a GA position.
The GRE is required.
B.A. with 3.0 GPA
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 348 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 348 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida 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 South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
University of South Florida is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English