Geography

 

Major Code

0396

Program Name

 
Geography

Address

1255 Bunche Hall
Box 951524
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1524 

Phone

(310) 825-1071 

Email

gradapps@geog.ucla.edu  

Website

www.geog.ucla.edu 

Leading to the degree of

M.A., Ph.D.

The Geography department normally admits only applicants whose objective is the Ph.D., although students may be awarded the M.A. en route to the Ph.D.  

Admission Limited to

Deadline to apply

December 31st 

GRE (General and/or Subject), TWE

GRE: General 

Letters of Recommendation

3, academic or professional 

 
Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

Applicants are normally expected to have a bachelor's degree in geography or in a related field. A minimum 3.3 grade-point average is required (attention is given to junior and senior years in the major). Candidates are also required to have a high GRE score (optional for international students), and strong letters evaluating past academic and/or professional performance and indicating potential for high achievement in graduate studies. Exceptions to these guidelines may be considered for students whose records show other indications of unusual promise.

Ph.D.: In addition to requirements listed above, applicants are usually required to hold a master's degree with at least a 3.5 grade-point average, and must submit evidence of substantive research in the form of a published paper, thesis chapter, or equivalent documentation. Exceptions to these guidelines may be considered for students whose records show other indications of unusual promise.

Applicants must provide clear evidence of ability to conduct substantive research and to articulate ideas clearly in writing.

The department requires specific agreement from a faculty member to act as initial adviser before admission is recommended. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential faculty advisers before submitting the application.