BA in Geography in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Geography BA program at UMass Amherst provides a strong foundation for students passionate about sustainability, environmental studies, and human-nature interactions. This program equips you with core geographical principles, analytical methods, and spatial awareness while examining cultural diversity and human-environment dynamics. Throughout the curriculum, you'll acquire practical skills in ethnographic research, landscape evaluation, mapmaking, data interpretation, satellite imagery analysis, and other essential techniques.
Specialize your academic journey by selecting from these focus areas:
Human-environment relations
Sustainability and environmental systems
Societal impacts of climate change
International development studies
Urban and regional planning
Geospatial technologies (GIST)
This geography degree suits students seeking comprehensive knowledge about sustainable development, social systems, and natural processes.
With seven distinct undergraduate tracks available, our department delivers engaging coursework on ecological challenges, green policies, and sustainable practices. The newly formed Geography Club organizes educational excursions and competes successfully in national academic tournaments. Ample opportunities exist for domestic exchange programs and global study experiences during your undergraduate career, which many students enthusiastically pursue.