Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Geography - Human Geography in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
47,189
(c. USD33,845.56)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Human Geography encompasses diverse sub-disciplines united by their focus on humanity's interaction with the world. You'll examine topics ranging from nature-society relationships to how places shape identity and the geographical foundations of economic systems.
This field spans numerous sub-disciplines all centered on understanding human engagement with our planet. It investigates connections between environment and communities, the role of location in personal identity, and the spatial organization of economic activities. Professionals in Human Geography work across various sectors including urban planning, environmental management, economic development, tourism, mapping technologies, and GIS applications.
The curriculum focuses on four key themes: Cultural landscapes, urban globalization, human-environment interactions, and geographical research techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.
Tuition
CAD
47,189