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With our wide range of degrees, you can tailor your program to your specific interests.  Choose from a Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography or Urban Worlds, a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography or Geographic Information Science and a Bachelor of Environment in Global Environmental Systems. An additional degree in Geobusiness is offered in collaboration with Beedie School of Business.

All of our programs include experiential learning opportunities - allowing you to participate in a variety of hands-on laboratories, field trips, collaborative projects and professional interactions while developing your writing, technical and critical thinking skills.

Geography Degree Programs

Human Geography Major

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Human Geography explores the relationship between human societies and the environments in which they live. Learn how concepts of place and space (location, place, landscape, territory, region, mobility, diffusion, and globalization) shape our understanding of human-nature interactions, resource use and sustainability, local and regional development, urbanization, social inequities, power and justice, and more.

Urban Worlds Major

Bachelor of Arts (BA)  

With over half of the world’s population living in urban spaces, cities matter. They produce, reflect, and amplify most of the dynamics, potential, and problems of global society. With planetary pressures like population growth and climate change, urban spaces need to be more resilient and sustainable for society to thrive in a turbulent world. In the new Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major in Urban Worlds program gain the knowledge and skills to shape cities and urban life for better in the future.

Physical Geography Major

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Physical Geography is an Earth Systems Science that examines how air, water, land and the biosphere interact. Explore the powerful natural forces and events that influence our lives and learn how we are altering Earth’s systems.  Choose one of three streams: Biogeophysical Science, Geoscience, and Geosystems & GIScience

Geographic Information Science Major

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Coming Spring 2025

The Geographic Information Science (GIS) major gives you a full spectrum GIS foundation while allowing you to explore GIS uses in areas of your personal interest. You will learn theory, applications, and management of geospatial technologies as well as ethics and privacy related to ubiquitous spatial data and tracking. This mix of core concepts, critical thinking and advanced technical skills this will equip you to work in a variety of GIS-related positions, addressing both social and environmental challenges. Our focus on hands-on learning enables you to fully explore how to use GIS.

Global Environmental Systems Major

Bachelor of Environment (BEnv)

The Global Environmental Systems (GES) major is designed for students with interests in science, social science, environment, justice and equity, who want to understand how environmental issues play out at a global scale. Learn the science behind climate change, biodiversity loss and other ecological issues, and find out how social, economic and political forces influence decision-making on these issues. Take courses in environment and sustainability from a wide range of disciplines, and gain skills in scientific and spatial techniques, critical analysis, and multi-platform communication. 

Double Minor Program

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Not sure which major to choose?  Combine two minors or extended minors together to create a custom degree program as part of the BA Double Minor program.  As part of this degree, you will choose at least one minor from within the Faculty of Environment. Visit our Minors page for information on the minor programs available within Geography.

Students interested in this program should see an Advisor for more information. 

Collaborative/Joint Degree Programs

Business & Geography Joint Major

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Prepare for a career in the field of green or sustainable business with a Joint Major in Geography and Business.  Combine courses in economic theory, business management and accounting with a solid foundation in urban and environmental systems.

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