A research doctorate in GIS, remote sensing and spatial science.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General College Requirements (6 CH) and Geography core (18 CH). 54 CH total programme.
GEOG800 Comprehensive Examination and GEOG810 Research Proposal.
GEOG900 Dissertation Research (30 CH). Research areas: GIS, remote sensing, climate change, population studies, natural hazards, and coastal zone management.
GEOG910 Dissertation Defense.
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers in government, policy, international organisations, research and the social sector, or continue to postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Social Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.