Program Overview
The Geological Sciences at University of Connecticut 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 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 17,381 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,873 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Storrs, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geological Sciences 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
- Sediment Transport
- Glacial Processes And Materials
- Advanced GIS For Remote Sensing For Geoscience Applications
- Advanced Structural Geology
- Advanced Plate Tectonics
- Igneous Petrology
- Metamorphic Petrology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Your application should consist of five or six parts (depending on whether TOEFL is required):
- The formal application form provided by the Graduate School together with the application fee
- All transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended
- TOEFL and TSE scores are also required for non-native English speakers
- Formal copies of GRE scores for the General test
- Three academic letters of reference from faculty members who best know you and your work
- Your personal essay (2 pages)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,381 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,873 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,381 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,873 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Connecticut 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 Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Storrs, United States
University of Connecticut 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 2010-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months