Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Earth Sciences and Geography - Terrain Science (Combined Honours) in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
34,335
(c. USD24,626.23)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor's programs offer comprehensive training in both human and physical geography. Human geography explores how people interact with their surroundings through the lenses of space, place, scale, and process. Physical geography examines Earth's surface features and atmospheric conditions. In Human Geography, we investigate topics like urban disparities, population shifts, eco-friendly transit, resource management, agricultural networks, cultural environments, global progress, international relations, and climate resilience—a field that uniquely bridges economic, political, and cultural transformations. Physical Geography covers Canadian and global ecosystems, meteorological patterns, hydrological systems, vegetation and soil dynamics, geological formations, and Arctic permafrost challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High school (secondary school) graduation is the normal minimum level of study to be considered for admission to the first year of an undergraduate program at Carleton University. If you have undertaken studies at a recognized college or university following your secondary school graduation, we will assess these post-secondary studies as your basis of admission, as your highest level and most recent studies. Academic performance in your previous studies is the main determining factor for admission.
You will need the full IB (three standard [SL] and three higher level [HL] subjects), with a minimum of 28 points (please note that some programs are more competitive, and will require higher scores).
You may have one subject with a grade of 3, provided it is offset by a grade of 5 or better. Prerequisite subjects must have a grade of 4 or better.
IB students may be awarded advanced standing (transfer) credit for HL subjects with a grade of 5 or better subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
If you are currently completing the IB in a Canadian high school, please refer to the admission requirements and application deadlines for your province.
Specific Requirements
Science
Required Courses
One of:
SL Analysis and Approaches
HL Analysis and Approaches
HL Applications and Interpretation
Two of:
SL or HL Chemistry
SL or HL Physics
SL or HL Biology
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)
TOEFL Internet Based (iBT) - 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)
You will need the full IB (three standard [SL] and three higher level [HL] subjects), with a minimum of 28 points (please note that some programs are more competitive, and will require higher scores).
You may have one subject with a grade of 3, provided it is offset by a grade of 5 or better. Prerequisite subjects must have a grade of 4 or better.
IB students may be awarded advanced standing (transfer) credit for HL subjects with a grade of 5 or better subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
If you are currently completing the IB in a Canadian high school, please refer to the admission requirements and application deadlines for your province.
Specific Requirements
Science
Required Courses
One of:
SL Analysis and Approaches
HL Analysis and Approaches
HL Applications and Interpretation
Two of:
SL or HL Chemistry
SL or HL Physics
SL or HL Biology
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)
TOEFL Internet Based (iBT) - 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)
Tuition
CAD
34,335