Program Overview
The Geography (MA) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a MSc 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 (MA) 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
- Tuition: USD 25,036 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,764 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geography (MA) 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
- Population, Environment, Development
- Remote Sensing: Environmental and Land Use Analysis
- Cartography
- Gendered Geographies
- Physical Climatology
- Hydrogeography
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program:
- Evidence of general intellectual ability and compelling interest in geography. An undergraduate major in geography is desirable as evidence of such ability and interest but is not required. Past coursework will be compared to the core requirements of the UWM Geography bachelors degree in order to determine any deficiencies that need to be satisfied as a condition of acceptance.
- Submission to the Geography department of three letters of recommendation supporting application.
- Submission of recent GRE scores.
- Departmental approval, based on thorough evaluation of applicants potential for professional development.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,036 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,764 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 25,036 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,764 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
