Geography
Understand the relationship between people and place - spatial analysis, environment, and society.
Geography bridges the natural and social sciences, studying the physical environment and human interaction with it. Modern geography is increasingly GIS and data-driven. Graduates work in urban planning, environmental consulting, government mapping agencies, and resource management.
Admission Average
mid to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Geography (recommended)
Skills You'll Build
- GIS & Spatial Analysis
- Remote Sensing
- Field Methods
- Human-Environment Systems Thinking
- Data Visualisation
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of Victoria – Victoria, BC
Careers This Major Leads To
- Urban Planner – Entry $60,000
- Climate / Environmental Scientist – Entry $60,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – Entry $65,000