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Geography explores the varied physical features of our world. It encompasses everything from how Earth's surface initially formed to humanity's environmental impacts throughout history and into tomorrow.
This program primarily equips you with analytical skills to examine how all living beings and natural systems interconnect across our planet - and occasionally in space - to solve practical global challenges.
Our department excels in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, water resources, and rural/urban development - fields experiencing remarkable expansion in academic research, education, and career opportunities for alumni.
Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology used across geography, economics, environmental science, agriculture, ecology, urban planning and more, including advanced resources like the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building. This world-class facility supports groundbreaking research by our distinguished faculty as they study diverse subjects including atmospheric conditions, hydrology, glacial systems, geological formations, and ecological relationships.
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
English language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT)) with a minimum total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall score of 60, with a minimum 50 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and 60 in Writing.
Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.