Geographical Studies
    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 57,642 / Year
    Apply DateJanuary 2, 2022
    Next IntakeSeptember 29, 2022

    Geographical Studies

    About

    Overview The principal objectives of the Committee are the investigation of the organization of area, exploration of the earth environment and of its interactions with human life, and inquiry into the geographical dimensions of cultures and societies. This involves fundamental questions concerning location and space, the character of place and place-making, and the attributes and dynamics of regions and the developmental forces behind their signifying lansdscapes.Learning outcomesThe BA degree in Geographical Studies at University of Chicago calls for the satisfactory completion of eleven courses, at least eight of which must be in geographical studies. These include the orientation course;an introduction to cartography and geographic information systems/GIS; the senior seminar; and at least eight additional geography courses, up to three of which may be in approved related fields. A BA thesis is prepared in connection with the senior seminar.Solid grounding in modern geography can lead to careers in government service, environmental consulting, marketing, publishing, planning, and teaching at all levels. I want to find another Bachelor Course
    The Geographical Studies program at University of Chicago pivots on the research interests of the Committee's faculty, and offers wide scope for research into such realms as: Urban organization and change; resource use and management strategies; cultural foundations of nation-building; and landscape studies.

    Disciplines

    Geography

    Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Other Requirements

    1Application for Admission and Supplement EssaysApplication Fee or Automatic Fee WaiverSecondary School Report and TranscriptTwo Teacher EvaluationsMidyear ReportTest-Optional

    Fee Information

    Geographical Studies

    University of Chicago

    University of Chicago

    United States of America

    United States of America, Chicago