Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography and Urban Studies in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Geography and Urban Studies PhD program explores urban and environmental dynamics through a geographic lens, examining both domestic and global contexts. Our curriculum centers on four key areas: geographical methodologies, globalization trends, equity issues, and sustainable development practices. Students develop expertise in conducting theoretically grounded, evidence-based research across urban and rural landscapes, mastering interdisciplinary approaches to human-environment interactions. The program emphasizes analytical techniques like GIS, spatial statistics, and qualitative methods. Temple University's College of Liberal Arts offers this 51-credit PhD program to equip scholars with specialized skills for solving contemporary challenges. You'll concentrate on geographic perspectives of urban and environmental systems in diverse global contexts, with particular attention to: Spatial analysis techniques incorporating remote sensing and qualitative methodologies; Globalization phenomena such as capital movement, cultural shifts, and policy transformations; Equity studies examining economic, gender, and racial disparities; Sustainable development focusing on ecological systems, environmental equity, and land management. Through diverse theoretical frameworks, you'll analyze global patterns and processes while gaining methodological proficiency to tackle today's pressing economic, environmental, political, and social issues.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required but is highly recommended.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required. It should have been earned in Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Urban Studies, among other disciplines.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include why you are interested in Temple's Geography and Urban Studies program, your research and academic goals, your future career goals, your academic and research achievements, and any other information that you believe will be helpful in evaluating your application. The Graduate Admissions Committee is particularly interested in students' interests and goals and whether they fit with our program offerings and faculty interests.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. A combined score of at least 300 is required for the quantitative and verbal sections of the exam.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 88
IELTS Academic: 6.5
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: At its discretion, the Graduate Admissions Committee may request a writing sample.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required. It should have been earned in Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Urban Studies, among other disciplines.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include why you are interested in Temple's Geography and Urban Studies program, your research and academic goals, your future career goals, your academic and research achievements, and any other information that you believe will be helpful in evaluating your application. The Graduate Admissions Committee is particularly interested in students' interests and goals and whether they fit with our program offerings and faculty interests.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. A combined score of at least 300 is required for the quantitative and verbal sections of the exam.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 88
IELTS Academic: 6.5
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: At its discretion, the Graduate Admissions Committee may request a writing sample.
Tuition
USD
27,324