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Geography (M.A./M.Sc.)

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada•QS 2027 #411 =

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At University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, Geography (M.A./M.Sc.) is offered as a master's degree in Geography programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,279 per semester (CAD 1,902 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Geography
Local tuition: CAD 1,902 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,279 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: programs.usask.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Geography at the University of Saskatchewan offers thesis-based Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs spanning human and physical geography. Research areas include demography, environmental studies and resource management, hydrological processes and modelling, community development and social impacts at urban and regional scales, geographic information science, and Indigenous issues. Students complete a minimum of 12 credit units of graduate coursework, including a core geographic thought and methods course, alongside an original research thesis conducted under faculty supervision. Candidates submit an approved research proposal within eight months of admission and complete a needs assessment within four months. The program prepares graduates for research, academic, and applied careers in environmental management, urban and regional planning, and geographic information science, within the Department of Geography and Planning.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, with a minimum cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study. Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and applicants whose first language is not English.

About University of Saskatchewan

“Deo et Patriae”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1907
Students: 26,155
QS rank: #411 =
Programs: 221
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Geography (M.A./M.Sc.) award?

University of Saskatchewan awards a Master's Degree in the field of Geography on completion of this programme.

How much does Geography (M.A./M.Sc.) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 4,279 per semester (CAD 1,902 per semester for local students).

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