Bachelor of Science (Geography)

Bachelor of Science (Geography)

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: 2 July
Processing time: 20 days
Application fee: CA$120
Full-time
Intakes: September, January, May
International tuition: CA$17,010
Domestic tuition: CA$4,389

Program overview

The University of Winnipeg Geography program is divided into four areas of study: Physical Geography examines components of the natural environment including landforms, weather and climate, soils and vegetative systems, and their impacts on humans. Human Geography focuses on variations in the “human landscape” around the world–its agricultural systems, cities, industries, cultural expressions, and the particular problems faced by different societies. Regional Geography combines both the physical and human features within specific areas of the world and provides a comprehensive understanding of the area in question. Geomatics courses develop skills in cartography, map reading, interpretation of satellite images, and— using the department’s computer labs—computer mapping, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), satellite image analysis, and statistical data analysis.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
Grade 12 (or equivalent). IELTS 6.5 or equivalent You must also have either Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S. Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S

Career opportunities

Those who specialize in human or regional geography find employment related to planning (city, rural, or regional), policy development, market assessment, location of business and industry, international development, and tourism. Physical geographers work in natural resource assessment and management, agricultural development, soil and resource conservation, hydrology, and the atmospheric and geological sciences. Those who focus on geomatics find jobs related to cartography, remote sensing, and in particular, applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). If you’re interested in becoming a teacher, Geography can be used as a teachable major or minor in the Education Program. Postgraduate training in geography can lead to teaching opportunities at colleges and universities, or to research positions in government or industry.

Campus location

Winnipeg , Canada

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