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Tailored mainly for doctoral candidates, the graduate program's primary objective is to cultivate scholars and researchers capable of generating exceptional geographical scholarship. The Master's program serves as a stepping stone toward the Ph.D., and we exclusively accept students into the M.A. program who aim to ultimately earn their doctorate. Graduate students form an integral component of the academic and scientific community within the Department, with their research and instructional roles considered vital to fulfilling its core purpose.
In addition to requirements listed above, applicants are usually required to hold a master's degree with at least a 3.5 grade-point average, and must submit evidence of substantive research in the form of a published paper, thesis chapter, or equivalent documentation. Exceptions to these guidelines may be considered for students whose records show other indications of unusual promise.
Applicants must also provide a writing sample as evidence of their ability to conduct substantive research and to articulate ideas clearly in writing. Those holding an M.A. or equivalent degree should submit a single-authored published paper, a thesis chapter or equivalent.
IELTS Academic overall band score should be at least 7.0 is the minimum required.
TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at least 87 on the internet-based test.