BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Applied Geography in Cloverdale Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
|
Cloverdale Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,111
(c. USD16,575.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Geography is a distinctive four-year program focusing on Human Geography with a strong urban emphasis. This degree stands out through its carefully structured skills development curriculum. Core skill-building courses cover qualitative and quantitative methods, geographic theory, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and research methodology.
These foundational skill courses integrate with an engaging curriculum that includes: introductory lab-based physical geography courses; beginning and advanced human geography studies; specialized courses in economic, social, political, and urban geography; regional study options; plus coursework in environmental geography and natural hazards. After developing essential information-processing skills in the early program stages, students can effectively utilize their knowledge in service and research projects during their upper-level studies.
Graduates of this Applied Geography program gain comprehensive insight into modern urban challenges while developing practical solutions. They emerge as informed professionals ready for careers requiring expertise in diverse information systems, or for advanced studies in Geography and related disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Tuition
CAD
23,111