You can benefit from the breadth and depth of the expertise of this faculty and your fellow graduate students in this rich intellectual environment. Our joint program allows you to explore a range of research interests, from the analysis of pressing social and environmental problems to theoretical questions of philosophical and technical importance. The MES program is ideal if you’re interested in environmental and resource management, or some aspects of human geography or environmental applications of geomatics. We also offer a Master of Arts in Geography and a Master of Science in Geography.

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in geography or related program. A minimum B average. The Application Summary, which is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back in to OUAC to retrieve it). Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. A completed statement of intent. A résumé of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee. A sample of your scholarly writing (8-10 pages in length or longer), preferably from a third- or fourth-year undergraduate course. Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.