BA Honours in Geography in Abbotsford Canada | University of the Fraser Valley

University of the Fraser Valley | Abbotsford Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 17,184
(c. USD12,324.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Expand your knowledge of our planet by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major, minor, extended minor, or honors in Geography. This field examines Earth's physical characteristics, weather patterns, and diverse natural occurrences. As a Geography student in the Bachelor of Arts program, you'll investigate connections between the natural world and subjects like political systems, historical developments, cultural practices, economic theories, and scientific principles. During your initial two years, you'll study fundamental elements of our planet including: weather systems, geological transformations, terrain features, and mineral compositions. The curriculum also covers human-environment relationships and our species' ecological footprint. In your final two years, you can select advanced courses ranging from food systems geography and environmental shifts to earth sciences, wetland ecosystems, belief systems, hospitality industries, and city development strategies. Geography majors in the Bachelor of Arts program may additionally focus on Metropolitan Development and Design as a specialization.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students can apply to the Geography Honours program when they have met the following criteria:

Completion of 90 credits that apply to the Bachelor of Arts, including at least 26 credits in geography.
A minimum GPA of 3.33 in all courses required for program completion.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) score of at least 70.

Tuition CAD 17,184

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