Offered by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, Geography (BA) is a bachelor's degree in Geography programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 41,384 per year (CAD 7,624 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Geography
Local tuition: CAD 7,624 / year
International tuition: CAD 41,384 / year
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The Bachelor of Arts in Geography focuses on human and environmental geography, exploring and analyzing topics such as local food systems, urban poverty, cultural landscapes, adaptation to climate change, and natural resource management. Students learn to apply geographic approaches to issues including climate change, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, globalization, urban inequality, colonialism and spatial injustice. Concentrations are available in Physical Geography and Urban Geography, and a separate Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography is also offered. The program includes field courses, co-op work placements, experiential learning and hands-on training in tools such as geographic information systems (GIS), combining classroom instruction with applied fieldwork. It is offered at Carleton University. Graduates develop both theoretical grounding and practical skills applicable to planning, environmental and policy-related careers.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include a 4U course in English (or anglais). An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission; higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available.
