Overview
The University of Kentucky has a distinguished history of research and educational achievement as the state's premier university. Set within the context of a traditional land grant research institution, the Department of Geography is very proud of its successes in graduate education over the years.
Features
- The Department of Geography has been identified as one of the top twenty academic programs at the University of Kentucky and, as part of a state effort to identify and enhance top research and graduate programs, has been designated a Research Challenge Trust Fund (RCTF) program.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Applicants for the Ph.D. in geography must conform to the general requirements of the Graduate School as set forth in the first part of this Bulletin.
- Requirements in the Ph.D. program consist of 1) core courses (GEO 600, 705 or other advanced methods course, 702) in the theory and methodology of geography; 2) seminars, independent study and directed research in one of the research foci noted above or in cognate disciplines; 4) a written and oral qualifying examination in theory, methodology, and the student’s selected topical focus; and 5) a dissertation based on original research.
- A program designed to meet the professional academic goals of each doctoral candidate is outlined in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies and the candidate’s Advisory Committee.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Geography View 56 other PhDs in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CV
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Tuition Fee
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International
35460 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35460 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
35460 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35460 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
14330 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14330 USD per year during 60 months.
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