Overview

About the program

The department’s overall strengths are aligned along a theme of “Changing Environments,” with three major axes, each responsive to areas with strong demand for new professionals:

Human Geography and Urban Environments
Physical Geography and Environmental Studies
Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing

In addition to these departmental strengths, individual faculty members at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee apply their expertise in topics such as remote sensing, GIS, and cartography to problems of the city.

Geography faculty also participate in the certificate program in Geographic Information Systems, which is jointly offered by the College of Letters and Science and the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Science
Contemporary Geographic Approaches
Remote Sensing: Environmental and Land Use Analysis
Geography of Cities and Metropolitan Areas
Environmental Problems
Urban Environmental Change and Social Justice
GIS and Society
The Internal Structure of the City
Argument in Urban Studies Scholarship
Urban Development Theory and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Fall: December 1

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

54 SCH

54 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, at least 27 of which must be earned in residence at UWM

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 50 other PhDs in Geography in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree.
Reason statement. This statement should outline the applicant's research interests and academic background, their goals for pursuing a graduate degree in geography, and other relevant professional and research experience. The statement should not exceed two-single sided pages.
A curriculum vitae (CV) detailing academic history and accomplishments, teaching and research experience, and other relevant professional qualifications.
A writing sample. The writing sample can be a paper written for a class, a professional project, or part of a longer piece of writing. It should not exceed 20 pages.
Substantial evidence of scholarly potential and commitment.
Three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

19936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

19936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

10864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1006 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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