Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc 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
The geography program focuses on pressing societal challenges, including conservation efforts and how shifting climate patterns impact human systems. Our MSc curriculum enhances your capacity for independent investigation. You'll craft a specialized thesis in a geographic subfield with guidance from an experienced faculty advisor.
Key research areas we excel in include: Coastal dynamics, Geospatial technologies, Societal geography, Earth systems science, Ecological sustainability
You'll gain hands-on experience through fieldwork, potential lab instruction roles, and participation in departmental seminars and special events.
Program Benefits
Participants will:
develop expert-level knowledge of core geographical theories and methodologies
create, implement, and share innovative research contributing to geographical scholarship
effectively present findings and data through multiple formats including reports, presentations, and visualizations
establish productive, respectful collaborations with communities, peers, and research associates
understand the ethical obligations and professional standards of 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