Program Overview
The Geoscience at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 Geoscience 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geoscience 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
- ["Master\'s Plan B/C Studies", \'Earth and Planetary Sciences Workshops\', \'Equations of Geophysics\', \'Explosive Volcanism\', \'Theoretical Petrology\', \'Petrology of Ocean Lithosphere\', \'Disaster Management: Understanding the Nature of Hazards\', \'Lava Flow Rheology and Morphology\', \'Current Events in Volcanology\', \'Submarine Volcanoes\', \'Isotopes and Trace Elements\', \'Graduate Teaching Geology\', \'Graduate Seminar\', \'Accelerated Introduction to Geology I\', \'Accelerated Introduction to Geology II\', \'Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis\', \'Advanced Field Study\', \'How to Write a Scientific Paper\', \'Coastal Geology\', \'Electron Microprobe Analysis\', \'Advanced Environmental Geochemistry\', \'Numerical Modeling of Physical Systems\', \'Geophysics\\x96Solid, Fluid, and Wave Mechanics\', \'Geophysics\\x96Gravity, Magnetics, and Heat Transfer\', \'Earth System Science and Global Change\']
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 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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).
Graduate Application Requirements Checklist:
- Statement of Objectives
- GG Supplemental Information Form
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts from Each Institution Attended
- Official GRE scores of the general exam are required. Please have scores sent directly to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Subject exams are not required.
- Official TOEFL scores are required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months