Geography (Human Geography) Brock University

Overview

The Geography (Human Geography) degree course is delivered at Brock University.

Key Facts

More than maps, Geography is comprised of three fields, Human Geography, Physical Geography and Geomatics:

Human Geography investigates the worlds of humans and non-humans, and their interactions with environments and built and symbolic landscapes, to foster more socially and environmentally just societies in an ever-changing world.

Physical Geography explores the interactions of weather and climate patterns, and landform development, with the biosphere. This includes processes at the Earth’s surface that interact with, affect, and are affected by, human activities in order to comprehend and mitigate climate change, and promote environmental justice and responsibility.

Geomatics involves scientific and technological practices that integrate cartography, remote sensing (including drone technologies) and geographical information systems (GIS). All these high-tech specialties are crucial to academia, government, business and the military.

Each of the three fields of geography combine theory, practice and experiential learning in classes that include labs, seminars, field studies and internships.

Our professors have expertise in everything from urban/rural planning and social movements to environment and climate change. Their courses incorporate interactive elements —including studying Brock’s campus, the Niagara Peninsula and places around the world — to help you apply what you learn in class beyond your time at university.

Student-run social events enhance the Geography-experience, sponsored by the Tourism and Geography Society.

Geography prepares you for life, your career, or further studies in Canada or abroad.

Career outcomes

• Climatologist

• GIS specialist

• Sustainability coordinator

• Teacher

• City or transportation planner