Geography Lakehead University

Overview

The Geography programme at Lakehead University offers a comprehensive exploration of the spatial patterns and processes that shape the Earth's surface and influence human populations. Students engage with a curriculum that balances physical geography, focusing on land, water, and atmospheric systems, with human geography, which examines the economic and cultural forces driving global activity. This academic journey provides the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise required to address contemporary environmental and social challenges.

Why Geography at Lakehead University?

Lakehead University is uniquely situated in Northwestern Ontario, surrounded by the boreal forest and Lake Superior, providing an unparalleled natural laboratory for geographical study. The institution maintains strong partnerships with regional environmental organisations, facilitating extensive fieldwork and experiential learning. Students benefit from the Lakehead University GeoSpatial Data Centre, which houses specialised equipment for advanced mapping and analysis. Additionally, the university offers a concurrent Certificate in Geomatics, allowing students to gain professional skills in cartography and digital photogrammetry alongside their degree.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 30236 per year
• National fee: CAD 6598 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Environment
• Indigenous Knowledge, Science and the Environment
• Climate change
• Glacial Processes
• Soil Analysis
• Conservation
• Natural Hazards
• Water Resource Management
• Sociocultural Geography

Careers with Geography

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths across the public and private sectors. The programme equips students with the technical and analytical skills sought after in various industries.

Those completing specific science-based pathways may also meet the requirements to register as a Professional Geoscientist, further enhancing their career prospects in environmental consultancy and resource sectors.