Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Geography in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,484
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
During high school, your geography lessons likely emphasized maps and places, yet the discipline encompasses far more. Geography connects the natural and social realms, employing both scientific and human-centered approaches to understand, forecast, and explain humanity's influence on Earth and how the planet shapes human life.
Geography graduates from UWM develop advanced analytical skills—both conceptual and technical—for examining spatial, environmental, and societal relationships. They excel at synthesizing disparate data points and perspectives, uncovering connections between seemingly unrelated information. These students also master visual communication techniques, particularly through cartographic representations.
Contemporary geographers investigate pressing issues like climate shifts, urban development trends, environmental equity, racial divides, human displacement, natural disasters, and wildlife movement patterns.
Geographic Information Science (GIS) represents an expanding focus area within geography. This technological framework collects, manages, and interprets location-based data, improving strategic planning across government and business sectors. Municipalities might apply GIS to optimize emergency service placement considering wildfire risks and community distribution, while retailers could leverage it for market analysis when selecting new store locations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
An approved test score that meets the requirement for regular or conditional admission.
University study: Completion of at least 18 months of full-time, for-credit academic study (approximately three semesters) at a recognized or accredited institution of higher education whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM.
Secondary/high school study: Proof of completion of the last two years of secondary/high school at an institution whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM. TOEFL IBT - 79 or higher, TOEFL PBT - 548 or higher, IELTS - 6.5
An approved test score that meets the requirement for regular or conditional admission.
University study: Completion of at least 18 months of full-time, for-credit academic study (approximately three semesters) at a recognized or accredited institution of higher education whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM.
Secondary/high school study: Proof of completion of the last two years of secondary/high school at an institution whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM. TOEFL IBT - 79 or higher, TOEFL PBT - 548 or higher, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,484