Bachelor of Science in Geography - Culture, Politics and Place

The various research interests of the human geographers in the department coalesce around issues of politics, culture, political-economy and space. Individually and collaboratively, this cohort of researchers brings together a diverse set of interests, including ethno-territorial conflict, transnational citizenship and belonging, tourism, rural development, urban politics, and human-environment interaction. Emphasizing a critical and historical approach, faculty in this area draw on a range of theoretical and methodological debates in political and cultural geography, political ecology, critical development studies, and urban studies.
As a geography major, youll come to understand how national and physical boundaries affect power and inequality, the significance of resource abundance and resource shortage for different people in different places, why particular regions contribute more to environmental issues than others, how climate change affects plants, animals, and water resources, how place defines who we are, how we act, and the choices we make, and much more. Youll learn how to use cutting edge spatial technologies that are in high demand in business, governments, and nonprofits around the world. Asking these questions and using these methods, youll learn where positive change is taking place and how to be a part of it.

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To be a competitive candidate for admission to the UO, we recommend at least a B average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale.
TOEFL IBT- 88
IELTS- 7.0