Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography - Environmental and Resource management in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
20,655
(c. USD14,820.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The PhD in Geography is delivered through the collaborative Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. This unique partnership enables students to investigate diverse research topics, spanning critical social and environmental issues to fundamental philosophical and technical inquiries.
Our geography PhD program aims to equip students with comprehensive theoretical and applied geographical knowledge via coursework and seminars. Participants gain teaching experience through assistantships and lectures, while developing research skills and technical proficiency via independent projects and research assistantships. Graduates emerge with the independent capability to teach, conduct research, and produce academic publications.
Career Paths
Alumni of our PhD program have secured faculty appointments (including at University of Toronto – Mississauga, University of Winnipeg, and York University), university administrative roles, postdoctoral fellowships, and research positions with organizations like the American Association of Geographers and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree in geography, or a related field, with a minimum A- standing.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.
Exceptional students may obtain early entry to our PhD program from our master's program.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.
Exceptional students may obtain early entry to our PhD program from our master's program.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.
Tuition
CAD
20,655