MSc in Geography in Flagstaff United States | Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,658
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Northern Arizona University's Master of Science in Geography equips students with skills for lifelong intellectual exploration in research, teaching, or professional careers across various sectors. The curriculum enhances specialized knowledge in community planning, sustainability, GIS mapping and analysis, regional studies, and geospatial technologies. Faculty provide personalized guidance for geographic research and community development projects while students examine Flagstaff's unique physical and cultural landscapes. Situated on the ecologically diverse Colorado Plateau with rich Native American, Latino, and European cultural influences, our location serves as an ideal natural laboratory. This graduate program prepares students for careers managing spatial systems involving land, communities, and environments - including GIS applications, geodesign, urban planning, and recreation management. Alongside rigorous coursework, students complete either a research thesis or practical project under faculty supervision.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Personal statement or essay
Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale for their bachelor's degree to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University.
Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation. If the degree awarded and the date of award is not on the transcripts, applicants must also include a separate degree certificate document.
All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.

Tuition USD 31,658

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