Overview
Graduates from this Geography and Environmental Studies (Honours) program at McMaster University are well prepared to work on environmental issues from a social science perspective but are also able to understand and communicate insights from the natural sciences.
Key Facts
- The Honours Geography and Environmental Studies program is a Social Sciences program however, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program the Geography office is located in the Faculty of Science.
- The Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University has attracted and retained some of the world's most accomplished and promising minds.
- Our chair holders are internationally recognized for research excellence in a wide variety of disciplines. We currently hold four Canada Research Chairs, two Ontario Research Chairs, and seven additional Research Chairs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Society, Culture and Environment
- Population, Cities, and Development
- Climate, Water and Environment
- Energy and Society
- Sustainability and Economy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Geography Environmental Sciences View 89 other Bachelors in Geography in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- American Curriculum High School applications are reviewed for admission based on McMaster’s own calculation of the admission average. McMaster’s calculations of the admission averages may vary from those used at other institutions.
- IB: 6 subjects – 3 at HL and 3 at SL Plus the TOK and EE; Math SL or HL will be accepted
Tuition Fee
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International
45150 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1505 CAD per credit during 48 months. -
National
7200 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 240 CAD per credit during 48 months.
Ontario students: $201.42 per unit
Living costs for Hamilton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Geography and Environmental Studies (Honours).
Available Scholarships
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