Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Geography in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
8,238
(c. USD5,912.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
In our geography program, you'll tackle pressing societal challenges such as environmental conservation and climate change impacts on human systems. The MA curriculum enhances your independent research skills while guiding you to complete a specialized geography thesis with faculty mentorship.
Key research areas we focus on: coastal dynamics, geospatial technologies, human-environment interactions, earth systems science, and sustainable development
You'll gain hands-on experience through fieldwork opportunities, potential lab instructor positions, and participation in departmental seminars and events.
Program Outcomes
Graduates will:
develop expert-level knowledge of core geographical theories and methodologies
conduct, present, and publish original geographical research
effectively convey research findings through multiple formats including reports, presentations, and visualizations
establish productive collaborations with peers, communities, and research partners
understand professional ethics and responsibilities in geographical research
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The admission requirement for our program is a B+ average (upper second class or 6.00/9.00 on the UVic scale) from a recognized undergraduate university or college institution. GRE scores are not required. See the Minimums from other countries section on the International applicant information page for minimum GPA requirements from other countries.
If English is not your first language or was not the language of instruction for a recent degree, you will be required to provide proof of your proficiency in English.
When you submit your application to UVic Graduate Admissions (see Steps for Applying below), your application must be approved by the following three units in order for you to be admitted to our program:
UVic Graduate Admissions must approve your basic eligibility.
The Department of Geography Graduate Affairs Committee must approve your admissibility to our program.
An eligible faculty member must agree to supervise you.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
If English is not your first language or was not the language of instruction for a recent degree, you will be required to provide proof of your proficiency in English.
When you submit your application to UVic Graduate Admissions (see Steps for Applying below), your application must be approved by the following three units in order for you to be admitted to our program:
UVic Graduate Admissions must approve your basic eligibility.
The Department of Geography Graduate Affairs Committee must approve your admissibility to our program.
An eligible faculty member must agree to supervise you.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
8,238