Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Geography (Honours) and Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Senior) in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
28,500
(c. USD20,441.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
72 months
Geography examines spatial distributions and interactions across Earth's landscapes, investigating connections between human societies, populations, and natural systems. Our Geography curriculum emphasizes both physical geography - analyzing terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric systems - and human geography, which investigates cultural, political and economic factors influencing human spatial organization.
During initial coursework, Geography students develop comprehensive understanding through diverse themes that explore: Global population and activity distributions. Causes and timing of environmental transformations. Consequences for both natural systems and human communities. Adaptive responses to these changes. Advanced studies allow specialization in areas such as: Climate dynamics, Glacial systems, Pedological assessment, Ecological preservation, Environmental risks, Hydrological resource planning, Cultural geography. Our program showcases the discipline's diversity, incorporating technical skills like digital mapping, satellite imagery analysis, environmental sampling, and geospatial data systems (GIS). Students may participate in regional fieldwork expeditions or an optional International Field Study during their final academic year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma;
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
A minimum 70%* overall final average
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.
Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.)
Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);
Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
IELTS - Minimum Score - 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT) - 80 (no component score less than 19).
Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT) - 213 (no component score less than 17.
Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present - 550 (no component score less than 50.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
Tuition
CAD
28,500