Honours BA in Human Geography (Social and Cultural Geography ) - Scarborough in Scarborough Canada | University of Toronto

Explore the forefront of research on human spatial behavior and societal disparities. Gain hands-on experience with fieldwork while developing core competencies for empirical research and analyzing the forces that influence communities, economies, and urban landscapes. Our program emphasizes studying spatial distributions of human activity and regional characteristics, while examining the intricate connections between society and nature, including challenges related to land use and settlement patterns.
In the major program, you'll select courses from two specialization areas while building expertise in GIS or qualitative methodologies. Develop analytical skills to interpret modern social theories within the context of communities and economic systems, understanding how geographic factors both influence and are shaped by social organization and behavior. The specialist program offers comprehensive training across all three concentration areas plus both methodological approaches, providing rigorous preparation for graduate studies or professional careers. Consider complementing this path with minors in GIS or City Studies.
The minor program offers a broad introduction to human geography, allowing you to tailor your studies by selecting from diverse course offerings. This flexible option lets you concentrate on specific thematic interests without methodological requirements.
Cultural geography examines dynamic spatial processes involving religion, tourism, arts, and consumer culture. Students analyze how cultural expressions both form and transform spatial relationships, investigating the geography of social differences through diverse methods including ethnographic research, media analysis, and cultural artifacts. Our faculty address pressing global issues like multiculturalism, health disparities, migration, and gender through innovative geographical perspectives.