Overview

Why study there?

The Geography program by the West Virginia University offers both a thesis and a project track. The thesis track is an in-depth research investigation, while the project track is a more structured and focused research undertaking. Students usually decide which track to pursue during their second semester of graduate study.

An MA requires 30 academic credit hours depending on the track selected and typically takes two years to complete. Applicants are required to list the names of potential advisors in their application and therefore should contact faculty in their proposed area of specialization before applying.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Climatological Analysis

Problems in Geomorphology

Geographic Information Science

Environmental Impact Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

To be eligible for admission into the Geography graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

Letters of Recommendation - Two
Statement of Purpose
GRE

Additional considerations for applicants:

The personal statement needs to clearly express the applicant's interests as they align with faculty expertise. Students must indicate a preferred graduate faculty advisor.
The GRE is optional.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30024 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30024 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10728 USD / year

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Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

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Overview

Why study there?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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