At Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, MA/MS in Geography (MES) is offered as a master's degree in Geography programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,861 per semester (CAD 2,675 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Geography
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,675 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,861 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Environmental Studies (MES) with a Geography specialization at Wilfrid Laurier University addresses environmental challenges, sustainable development, biodiversity protection, and geomatics applications. Delivered on campus, the program offers a thesis option completed over two years, a Major Research Paper option completed over one year full-time or two years part-time, and an Environmental Data Analytics field completed over one year full-time, combining coursework with a research placement. Students work with faculty supervisors across environmental studies and geography specializations. The thesis option admits students in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, while the Major Research Paper and Environmental Data Analytics options admit in the Fall term only. Graduates pursue careers in environmental planning, sustainability, and geomatics, as well as doctoral study in geography or environmental studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in geography or a related program, with a minimum B average. Required documents include an Application Summary, official transcripts dated within the past six months, a statement of intent, a resume, a scholarly writing sample of 10 to 20 pages, two academic reference forms, and an Authorization of Information Release form where an education agent is used.
