Program Name

Geography

 Major Code

0396 

 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 holding only a bachelor's may be awarded the M.A. en route to the Ph.D.  

 Admission Limited to

Fall 

 Deadline to apply

December 15th 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: General (optional for international applicants) 

 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).

Applicants holding master's degrees are expected to have at least a 3.5 grade-point average in graduate work

Applicants are expected to have acceptable GRE scores (optional for international students). Strong letters evaluating past academic and/or professional performance and indicating potential for high achievement in graduate studiesmust be submitted. 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 also provide a writing sample as evidence of their ability to conduct substantive research and to articulate ideas clearly in writing. Those holding an M.A. or equivalent degree should submit a single-authored published paper, a thesis chapter or equivalent.

Exceptions to these guidelines may be considered for those whose records show other indications of unusual promise.

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