Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Geography in Cincinnati United States | University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
|
Cincinnati United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,966
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Geography Department offers two MA degree paths: a fast-track one-year non-thesis program and a traditional two-year thesis-based program. The non-thesis option is designed for geography undergraduates seeking immediate career entry after earning their master's. The thesis track better suits students aiming for PhD studies or those needing more foundational coursework across two years. Both programs demand comprehensive knowledge of geography, emphasizing the department's specialties in economic, urban, and historical-cultural geography. A physical geography concentration exists with modified requirements. All candidates must complete core courses, pursue supplementary studies in their focus areas (including interdisciplinary options), and either defend a thesis or complete a research paper with field work (non-thesis path).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts are submitted online as part of the admission application process. Official transcripts of the student's academic record of all undergraduate and graduate studies are submitted directly to the department, to the attention of the Geography Graduate Program Director. Applicants must have a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or foreign equivalent.
Three letters of recommendation, commenting upon the student's aptitude and potential for graduate studies and research.
Official GRE scores (verbal ability, quantitative ability, and analytic ability), which need to be sent to the University of Cincinnati (institution code 1833) directly from ETS. The Department of Geography requires minimum score of 300 (verbal + quantitative) or 1080 as regarding to prior scale.
A short essay (no longer than 2 pages in length) that briefly and cogently describes your educational background, past research experience, anticipated research project and topic, and explains your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in geography at the University of Cincinnati. Your statement of purpose should also name up to two potential mentors from the faculty members with whom you have already been in contact and/or with whom you share research interests.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.
Academic/professional writing samples, which are encouraged but not mandatory.
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
Three letters of recommendation, commenting upon the student's aptitude and potential for graduate studies and research.
Official GRE scores (verbal ability, quantitative ability, and analytic ability), which need to be sent to the University of Cincinnati (institution code 1833) directly from ETS. The Department of Geography requires minimum score of 300 (verbal + quantitative) or 1080 as regarding to prior scale.
A short essay (no longer than 2 pages in length) that briefly and cogently describes your educational background, past research experience, anticipated research project and topic, and explains your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in geography at the University of Cincinnati. Your statement of purpose should also name up to two potential mentors from the faculty members with whom you have already been in contact and/or with whom you share research interests.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.
Academic/professional writing samples, which are encouraged but not mandatory.
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
Tuition
USD
24,966