Honours BA in Environmental Geography - St. George in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

Geography explores the interactions between natural and human-made environments on Earth's surface. This discipline examines both physical and biological components, along with economic systems, social structures, historical evolution, spatial arrangements, interconnections, governance, and planning strategies. As an interdisciplinary field, geography connects with natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, prompting students to complement their geography studies with courses from these related areas. Many students from other disciplines choose geography electives to gain insights into global cities, cultures, economies, and ecosystems relevant to their interests.
Career paths for geography graduates span international institutions, government agencies, private enterprises, and educational settings. Professionals contribute across governmental tiers, particularly in environmental regulation, resource assessment, heritage preservation, urban transit design, regional development, trade initiatives, social services, geospatial technology, and cartographic data management. The corporate sector employs geographers for market research, site selection, resource exploration, and consulting services related to land use and conservation. Non-profit organizations also hire geography specialists for policy research, map creation, geospatial analysis, community development, and teaching roles.
Our Department provides specialized concentrations, major tracks, and minor options across geographical subfields, while supporting interdisciplinary programs such as American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Canadian Studies, Caribbean Studies, Critical Equity Studies, Diaspora Research, East Asian Studies, Earth Sciences, Environmental Programs, Indigenous Studies, Peace Studies, Urban Studies, and Gender Studies.
These curricula particularly emphasize human-environment interactions, teaching students about socio-spatial dynamics, ecological systems, resource stewardship, and modern environmental transformations. These programs attract non-science students seeking environmental education that bridges natural processes with societal influences. The coursework develops both quantitative and qualitative research competencies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and satellite imagery analysis techniques.