Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geography in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,807
(c. USD15,651.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science (MSc) in Geography is a rigorous two-year degree offered through the collaborative Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. This program is ideal for students seeking advanced knowledge in geographical sciences, particularly environmental science and geomatics.
Designed as a full-time course of study, the program typically takes two years to finish. Students complete four single-term courses while researching and defending an original master's thesis.
The program encourages investigation across diverse research areas, addressing both practical environmental challenges and fundamental theoretical inquiries. Students develop professional competencies through coursework, research and teaching assistantships, hands-on field and lab work, and independent thesis research.
Career Paths
Graduates of the MSc in Geography program have found rewarding positions as research technicians in academic institutions, natural resource specialists with government bodies (like the Yukon Government), and environmental consultants with firms such as Geomorphic Solutions, EDI Environmental Dynamics, and Hoskins.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have the following:
- A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Physical Geography, Environmental or Earth Sciences, Geomatics, or a related field.
- A minimum B average.
English Proficiency
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 60.
The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: minimum score of 70.
Tuition
CAD
21,807