About the course

The Louisiana State University Department of Geography and Anthropology is a national leader in education and research. From climate change to forensics, students enrolled in the G&A program study a wide range of topics, obtain a unique set of technical skills and become globally competitive job seekers upon graduation. You are naturally curious about exploring world geography and how new technologies will help us understand culture and our physical landscape. You will feel right at home as a geography major. Take advantage of the special emphases in Latin American and East Asian geography. Get heavily involved in hands-on research projects and the student-run Geography and Anthropology Society.

　　As one of the truly multidisciplinary Departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University, the mission of the Department of Geography and Anthropology is to be a national leader in high quality research and productivity, challenge undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development in preparation for academic, public, and private sector job markets, and to preserve, generate, disseminate, and apply geographical and anthropological knowledge for the benefit of Louisiana and the Nation.

　　Possible Careers

　　Coastal restoration specialist

　　Field manager in a state or federal agency

　　Resource manager

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$116,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2025	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2025	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2026	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2026	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

　　The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

　　Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

　　TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) 79, IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Louisiana State University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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