Overview

Key Facts

The Geography program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte emphasis on the application of geographic skills, methods, and theory to problem solving in contemporary society provides students with a strong foundation for future careers as professional geographers, research and/or marketing specialists, location analysts, planners, transportation specialists, geographic information analysts, and private consultants. Interested students have also achieved success in going on to PhD studies.

One of the program’s greatest strengths is the close relationship between its students and faculty and amongst the students themselves. Small class sizes, close student and faculty contact, and a strong sense of community are considered essential components of the learning and teaching environment. Our location in the fast-growing city of Charlotte (the largest city in North Carolina) also provides a valuable living laboratory for hands-on learning and professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Geographic Theory and Practice

Geographic Information Science and Technology

Research Design Fundamentals

Spatial Modeling for Social and Economical Applications

Cartographic Techniques

Selected Topics in Earth Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

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150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

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General requirements

Under most circumstances, students admitted to the program must have: a B.A. or B.S. degree in Geography or field related to the primary emphases of the program.

Grade Point Average (GPA): In general, the department would prefer an overall undergraduate GPA above 3.1 (or a 3.1 for the last 2 years) and a GPA of 3.2 in the major.

Transcripts of College Coursework: Transcripts are evaluated on the basis of types of courses attempted, range of geography, statistical, and computer coursework attempted.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): The GRE is optional for all applicants.

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Letters of Recommendation

Personal Essay

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20627 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20627 USD / year

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In-State

4841 USD / year

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Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 USD / month

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