BA in Geography (Honours) in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University | Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 22,470
(c. USD16,116.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Geography explores the Earth's landscapes and examines how physical and human features are distributed across space. Researchers in this field analyze natural and societal processes that shape unique environments, territories, and areas.

This discipline holds practical value for urban planning, business site selection, market analysis, natural resource utilization, ecological oversight, and geospatial technologies.

Beyond career preparation, geography education fosters global awareness, helping you understand how local actions create worldwide impacts.

Numerous Geography programs incorporate laboratory sessions and fieldwork, prioritizing experiential education, with specialized courses available in diverse domestic and international settings.

Students can pursue independent investigations through Honors thesis projects or gain experience by assisting professors with ongoing research initiatives.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students are required to have completed the equivalent of grade 12 level university preparatory English and 4 other university preparatory courses. The overall average should be equivalent to at least 70 percent with no individual grade below 60 percent. Students may be admitted if they have completed the IB Diploma with a total score of 24 points and a minimum grade of 3 in required courses. IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60. IELTS Online Indicator Test minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60. Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum score of 176 with no individual score below 169. TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20. TOEFL iBT Home Edition minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20. CAEL minimum score of 60 with no individual score below 50. Pearson PTE score of 58 or better. Completion of university preparatory English at a Languages Canada accredited school recognized by Saint Marys.

Tuition CAD 22,470

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