Geography (MSc) is a master's degree in Geography programme taught at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. 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
Duration: 2 years
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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The Master of Science (MSc) in Geography at Wilfrid Laurier University is a full-time, two-year thesis-based program emphasizing environmental science and geomatics. Students complete three one-term courses alongside a supervised master's thesis, with research interests spanning water resources, northern environments, cold regions hydrology, and climate change impacts. The program draws on faculty expertise in physical geography, environmental and earth sciences, and geomatics, and pairs coursework with hands-on fieldwork and laboratory or geospatial analysis depending on the student's research area and thesis committee. Admission is offered for the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, giving prospective students flexibility in planning their start. Graduates pursue doctoral study in geography, environmental science, or related fields, as well as careers in environmental consulting, geomatics, water resource management, and climate research.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in physical geography, environmental or earth sciences, geomatics, or a related field, with a minimum B average. Required documents include an Application Summary from OUAC, 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.
