Program Overview
The Geography at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a MSc 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
- Tuition: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Indiana, 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
- Cartography
- Map and Photograph Interpretation
- Remote Sensing
- Introduction to GIS
- Technical Issues in GIS
- Field Techniques in Geography and Planning
- GIS Applications Development
- Population Geography
- Urban Geography
- Geography of Trade and Transportation
- Political Geography
- Social Geography
- Introduction to Planning
- Planning Methods
- Planning Design
- Land Use Law
- Land Use Policy
- Planning Theory
- Field Techniques in Geography and Planning
- Spatial Structure of the Economy
- Regional Development
- Environmental Planning
- Settlement Geography
- Plan Implementation
- Public Sector Financial Administration
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please follow the following steps to submit your online application to IUP:
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Request\xc2\xa0official transcripts\xc2\xa0from every college or university attended, including institutions from which a degree was not earned
Write and upload a\xc2\xa0goal statement
Request\xc2\xa0two letters of recommendation*\xc2\xa0using the online request form available on your Admissions Profile.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, United States
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English