Overview
About the program
Our physical world is changing — and so are the ways we interact with it. Geography helps answer big questions — about nature, the human environment and land use, but also about global threats such as climate change, rising sea levels, food shortages and natural disasters.
In the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina, you’ll study with renowned faculty, work with modern technology and gain interdisciplinary skills to learn how to make a real-world difference and make responsible decisions about Earth’s future.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical and Contemporary Geographic Thought
- Human Environment
- Climate Change
- Environmental Science
- Doctoral Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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- Spring Applications: Only considered under exceptional circumstances.
Language
Credits
- 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s
Delivered
Disciplines
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
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Official Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
Optional Documents
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
National
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.
Living costs for Columbia
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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