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Geography explores some of the world's most fascinating topics. It examines how humans interact with our planet's environment and the challenges and possibilities that arise. The University of Lethbridge's Department of Geography & Environment provides a distinctive interdisciplinary approach, integrating archaeology, environmental science, and geography within a single department. The M.A. program mandates coursework, a thesis, and an oral defense of that thesis. This degree requires completing three to six graduate-level courses (totaling 9.0 to 18.0 credit hours). Each student designs their academic path with guidance from their faculty advisor.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree.
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86.
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.