Overview

The Geography MA program from University of Texas at Austin prepares students to pursue Ph.D. research or other professional goals. To that end, it involves original and independent research and demonstrates that the student is (a) able to define a problem in relation to a specific body of literature, and (b) exhibit professional competence and the necessary technical expertise to address a research question.

Key Facts

Graduates with Geography from University of Texas at Austin will:

Produce a thesis including argument and analyses worthy of publishing in a peer-reviewed journal.

Be a competitive applicant to doctoral programs or for employment within his/her field in the private and/or public sector.

Understand how to approach a selected research topic within his/her field of specialization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Severe And Unusual Weather
Climate Change
Landscape Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Thesis Option: 30 Semester hours of course work, including 18 hours in Geography, 6 hours in a supporting subject, and 6 hours of thesis (698A and 698B).

Report Option: 36 semester hours of course work, including 27 hours in Geography, 6 hours in a supporting subject and 3 hours of report (398R).

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

the completed application, which includes a statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation

the fee ($65 for U.S. students, $90 for international)

an official GRE score report

an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report (if necessary)

transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended

The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution

Tuition Fees

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17694 USD / year

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17694 USD / year

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In-State

8928 USD / year

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Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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