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Bachelor of Geography Environmental Science

University of Colorado Denver

Denver, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Geography BA option with a natural-science and GIS emphasis.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Geography Environmental Science. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Laboratory Assistant
Programme Coordinator

Curriculum

45-Credit major within the 120-credit degree: world regions
Physical geography
Geospatial science
Earth environments and human impacts
Resources management
Statistics
Introduction to GIS and GIS applications
and electives such as Colorado climates.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year: secondary school completion comparable to US high school with transcripts
SAT/ACT optional. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 58
Duolingo 105 or other listed options) or conditional admission via the ESL Academy. Transfer applicants with college coursework apply as transfers. Some majors have extra requirements.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion comparable to US high school (first-year) or any post-secondary coursework (transfer), Country-specific credential list applies.

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Academic Transcripts
Completion Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,664 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$6,700 USD

Program details

Campus	Downtown Denver campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department	Geography and Environmental Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.