Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Geography - Research Paper option in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,171
(c. USD15,223.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts (MA) in Geography is delivered through the collaborative Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. This program provides access to our faculty's extensive knowledge and the vibrant academic community of fellow graduate students. Our joint curriculum enables you to investigate diverse research areas, from examining critical social and environmental challenges to addressing fundamental philosophical and technical inquiries.
This MA program perfectly suits those passionate about human geography, environmental resource management, or geomatics applications in society.
Career Paths
Recent graduates from our MA program now work with: Canadian Government
MetrolinxGO Transit (Route analyst), St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation (Development officer), Peel Region (Urban planner)
Waterloo Region District School Board (Senior planning specialist), Private Sector (Global Spatial Technology Solutions)
University of Waterloo (Admissions coordinator; research associate), Wilfrid Laurier University (ESL program coordinator)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in geography or related program.
A minimum B average.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
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.
A minimum B average.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
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
21,171