Program Overview
The Geography at Texas Tech University 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Lubbock, 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
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Advanced Human Geography
- Advanced Physical Geography
- Seminar in Geography of Arid Lands
- Seminar in Regional Analysis
- Readings in Geography
- Seminar in Geographic Thought
- Special Topics in Geography
- Applied Spatial and Spatiotemporal Data Analysis
- Field Seminar in Human Geography
- Field Seminar in Physical Geography
- Research Design and Methodology in Geography
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Graduate Degree Program is granted by the Dean of the Graduate School and is contingent upon acceptance by the Geography group within the Department of Geosciences. Within the Department, applications are considered by the Graduate Admissions Committee as well as by other Faculty members in the student\xc2\x92s areas of interest. Applications must include the application form, a letter of intent (200-300 words), your general GRE score, and an official copy of your transcripts. It is advised that your application be complete (verified by an email from the graduate advisor) at least six months before your intended start date.
Applicants whose previous majors are in other disciplines are encouraged to apply. In these cases, some \xc2\x93leveling\xc2\x94 work in Geography may be required. The amount of leveling is determined according to the student\xc2\x92s background and career objectives. Such students should correspond with the Graduate Advisor to clarify any questions.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,746 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Texas Tech University 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 Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, United States
Texas Tech University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-18
- Language English
- Duration 3 semesters
- Credits 14