Honours BA in Human Geography - Scarborough in Scarborough Canada | University of Toronto

Discover the forefront of research on human spatial behavior and social disparities. Gain hands-on experience through fieldwork while developing essential skills for empirical research and analyzing societal, economic, regional, and urban influences. Our program emphasizes studying spatial distributions of human activities and regional characteristics, while exploring intricate connections between society and nature, plus challenges related to land use and settlement patterns.
In our major program, you'll select courses from two specialization areas while building expertise in GIS or qualitative research techniques. You'll acquire tools to analyze modern social science theories regarding communities, societies, and economies, examining how location, landscape, and spatial factors influence (and are influenced by) social systems, operations, and behaviors. Our specialist program provides comprehensive training across all three concentration areas plus both GIS and qualitative methods. This rigorous option offers deeper engagement with human geography, preparing you for advanced studies and competitive careers. Consider complementing this path with our GIS or City Studies minors.
Our minor program offers a broad introduction to human geography, allowing you to select from diverse geography courses based on your interests. This flexible option lets you concentrate on one specialization area without mandatory research methods coursework.