Overview

The Geography program at University of Nevada, Reno is a two-year program of study that allows students to pursue advanced coursework across a range of subfields of geography (see Department research areas) while conducting independent research or a professional project in coordination with a faculty adviser. Two degree plans are available: Plan A (31 credits) includes a thesis on original research; Plan B (36 credits) replaces the thesis with a professional paper.

Why chose geography at the University of Nevada, Reno?

Department of Geography faculty members possess a range of interdisciplinary strengths and expertise in the areas of human, human-environment and physical geography, supported by the use of computational technologies such as geographic information systems, remote sensing, modeling and data analytics. The faculty is renowned for its teaching and mentoring, with individual members having garnered university, state and national teaching awards.

Department research specialties span the full range of the discipline, including:

Hydrologic modeling

Urban and economic geography

Cultural and historical geography

Political geography and geopolitics

Qualitative methods

Human-Environment relations and political ecology

Urban and regional planning

GIS and geotechnologies

Climatology

Biogeography, wildlife, and landscape ecology

Natural resource management and conflict

Conservation science and planning

Paleoclimatology

These specialties in physical and human-environment geography are supported by a dendrochronology laboratory and palynology laboratory for paleo-climate reconstruction; the Nevada State Climate Office and geospatial and conservation laboratories that study biodiversity, ecosystems and urban growth patterns and processes using GIS, remote sensing and spatial statistics. The Department has multiple computational and data servers; two computer labs and equipment for field studies focusing on mountain environments, climatology, environmental reconstruction and water resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Nature of Geography

Advanced Geography Historical

Advanced Geography Cultural

Advanced Geography Economic

Advanced Geography Urban

Advanced Geography Regional

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

31 SCH

Plan A (Thesis): 31 units
Plan B (Non-thesis): 36 units

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduate admission application form, including fees

An official copy of GRE scores (optional)

Official college transcripts

A statement of purpose and goals

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

22748 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22748 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22748 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22748 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

5792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5792 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Reno

860 - 1230 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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