Geography - PhD

Calgary, Alberta, Canada•QS 2027 #249

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Geography - PhD at University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada is a doctorate in Geography programme. The programme runs for 4 years.

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Geography

Duration: 4 years

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Program details

Overview

This PhD in Geography at the University of Calgary engages students in advanced scholarship on the relationships between spaces, people, and places, spanning physical and human geography. Research areas include remote sensing, statistical methods, spatial analysis and modelling, geocryology, and fluvial geomorphology, among others. The program is full-time and normally takes four years to complete, with a maximum completion time of six years. Admission requires a master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized institution, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the previous two years of full-time study. Students are normally admitted to the Fall term. Graduates are prepared for research and academic careers in physical or human geography, as well as applied roles in environmental analysis, spatial data science, and resource or land-use planning.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized institution, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement as detailed in the Academic Calendar. Students are normally admitted to the Fall term.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Calgary

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1966

Students: 38,000

QS rank: #249

Programs: 282

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Geography - PhD award?

University of Calgary awards a Doctorate in the field of Geography on completion of this programme.

How long does Geography - PhD take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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