PhD in Geography

• Basic understanding of the discipline of geography, its relationship with cognate fields, and its contribution to knowledge. This entails gaining a working knowledge of general geographic literature, familiarity with the structure of the discipline and sub-disciplines, and principal philosophical approaches and concepts.
• Detailed understanding of at least one specialty within the discipline of geography. This entails gaining a thorough knowledge of the specialty's historical development, associated literature, main theories, and empirical findings.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Human geography
• Environmental geography
• Geospatial technologies
• Statistics or equivalent quantitative methods
• Geography

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 61

Other requirements

General requirements

• Prospective MA and PhD students must complete the online application as provided by Graduate Division. All questions concerning the application and associated requirements should be directed to Graduate Division. There is an application fee. GRE scores are recommended but not required.
• Statement of Objectives: 1-2 pages describing research goals, relevant experience, and plans.
• Three recommendation letters (academic preferred).
• Writing sample: Required for PhD. Optional for MA.
• TOEFL or IELTS scores are required from students from non-English-speaking countries.

Tuition Fees

• International: 63,775 AUD / year (≈ 44,864 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 63,775 AUD / year (≈ 44,864 USD / year)
• Domestic / In-State: 29,567 AUD / year (≈ 20,800 USD / year)

Living costs

Honolulu, United States: 2,331-3,554 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.