Program Overview
The Geological Sciences - MA at Ball State University 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 Geological Sciences - 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geological Sciences - 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
- GEOL 605 - Seminar in Stratigraphy
- GEOL 610 - Seminar in Sedimentary Petrology
- GEOL 626 - Seminar in Tectonics
- GEOL 660 - Seminar in Advanced Hydrogeology
- GEOL 670 - Seminar in Environmental Geochemistry
- GEOL 671 - Seminar in Geomorphology
- GEOL 605 - Seminar in Stratigraphy
- GEOL 610 - Seminar in Sedimentary Petrology
- GEOL 626 - Seminar in Tectonics
- GEOL 660 - Seminar in Advanced Hydrogeology
- GEOL 670 - Seminar in Environmental Geochemistry
- GEOL 671 - Seminar in Geomorphology
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 2.75 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).
The Graduate School requires students to have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher, or 3.0 for the second half of undergraduate career. Students with lower GPAs may apply for probationary admission.
Our department requires Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores of at least 155 Verbal, 150 Quantitative, and 3.5 Writing (or an acceptable combination of GPA and GRE scores), and that you submit the scores. Candidates are expected have completed acceptable geology field courses or field camp as undergraduates; alternatively, you have to complete Ball State
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State 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 Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State 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- Start Date 2017-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months