Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Geography - Globalization, Politics and Place in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,956
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Geography explores the intricate connections between people and their surroundings while addressing key spatial aspects of global issues. The undergraduate program offers four specialized tracks or a flexible general bachelor of science/arts in geography to match student interests.
The globalization, politics and place concentration focuses on social and cultural geography while building critical analysis, research methods, and communication skills. Students in this track will study and apply geographic knowledge of cultural, political, and economic systems to understand worldwide connections between populations, locations, and regions. This path suits those pursuing careers in international affairs, diplomacy, development, public policy, NGOs, education, or advanced studies in Geography and related fields.
Program outcomes
Geography bachelor's graduates gain the ability to: Examine dynamic human-environment interactions
Refine visual interpretation, observation, and analytical capabilities
Employ geographic expertise to address challenging issues
Gather, process, and visualize data using GIS and other methods
Cultivate comprehensive understanding of ecological and societal systems
Focus on urban development and environmental transformation
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program as a regular freshman student, you must be a graduate from an approved or accredited high school (GED certificate may not be used for admission) and satisfy the below requirements:
You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno. The academic courses include: English, math, social sciences and natural sciences. A weighted GPA takes into account the extra difficulty of honors, AP or IB classes.
You must submit your final, official high school transcripts to support your application for admission.
SAT/ACT scores: We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration
IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0 plus
TOEFL score 61 plus
You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno. The academic courses include: English, math, social sciences and natural sciences. A weighted GPA takes into account the extra difficulty of honors, AP or IB classes.
You must submit your final, official high school transcripts to support your application for admission.
SAT/ACT scores: We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration
IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0 plus
TOEFL score 61 plus
Tuition
USD
16,956