Overview

Combine this degree with our minor in geographic information systems to gain more advanced skills in statistical analysis, spatial analysis, map design and more.

Master the important computer, cartographic, writing, GIS, and statistical skills required of a professional geographer, while choosing to focus on human, physical or environmental topics.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Geography?

Geography bridges the divide between human interaction and our environment, locally and globally. As a result, graduates of the Geography program of University of Guelph have a broad set of job opportunities post-graduation, from the public sector, to tourism and federal planning agencies.

Here are a few careers our Geography graduates have successfully pursued across the world:

Land use planner
NGO advisor/analyst
Public sector conservation agency
Heritage conservation
Environmental officer
GIS software developer
Tourism/eco-tourism
Municipal, provincial, federal planning agencies

Why Geography?

How can we leverage our knowledge of local and global issues, such as community stability and global climate change, in order to build strong communities and healthy environments?

This program is designed for those who want to delve further into the human-environment relationship, locally and globally, to make a difference. Learning takes place in a variety of settings, including the field, labs and the classroom and encompasses a wide spectrum of skills and experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Society and Space

Human Impact on the Environment

Biophysical Environment

Geomorphology

Climate and the Biophysical Environment

Environment and Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Required Courses

English
5 additional courses

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39687 CAD / year

≈ 39687 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

9172 CAD / year

≈ 9172 CAD / year

Additional Details

Local: $7814

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Overview

What Can You Do with a Degree in Geography?

Why Geography?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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