Master's degrees in Geography in Canada

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications program from Vancouver Island University graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as forestry, resource management, urban and rural planning, government, banking, transportation and many more. 

Nipissing’s Master of Environmental Sciences (MESc)/Master of Environmental Studies programs at Nipissing University take a unique interdisciplinary approach by integrating ideas and methodologies from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to explore and address environmental issues.

Geography - Environmental Sustainability from University of Ottawa aims to foster awareness of the field of Geography, and to add to the body of geographic knowledge and methodology through teaching and research. 

The Geography department at University of Saskatchewan supports graduate studies in both human and physical geography. Apply to the Geography MA/MSc program offered by University of Saskatchewan.

Geography from University of Manitoba introduces you to the study of the dynamic character, spatial organization and interrelationships among the human and physical characteristics at, and near the Earth’s surface. A central tenet of geography, is that location, and spatial interactions are important for understanding a wide variety of physical, and human events and processes.  

The Department of Geography at McGill University offers research and thesis-based graduate programs leading to a Master of Arts (M.A.), a Master of Science (M.Sc.), or a doctorate (Ph.D.). In its scope, our program includes the opportunity to conduct field-based studies in both the natural (i.e., biophysical) and the social sciences.

At Geographic Information Science from Queen's University the broad emphasis of research encompasses the theoretical, technical and applied aspects of cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing and image processing, and modeling of human and natural systems.

GIS analysts, technicians and specialists are in-demand in both the private and public sector, and require a unique skill set and knowledge of current technologies. Discover a rewarding career with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program of Fanshawe College, available in-class or online with courses scheduled Monday to Thursday evenings.

At Physical Geography (Earth System Science) from Queen's University the broad emphasis is on developing an integrative understanding of the Earth as a physical system of interrelated phenomena. 

Geography from University of Ottawa aims to foster awareness of the field of Geography, and to add to the body of geographic knowledge and methodology through teaching and research. 

Environmental Studies from Queen's University provides graduate level training in the field of Environmental Sustainability by practicing an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the long-term nature and impacts of environmental change, the connections between today's decisions and tomorrow's welfare, and the strong dependence of human well-being on environmental quality. 

The Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) from University of British Columbia is a new 9-month, course-based master’s program that provides the geospatial skills and landscape ecology context required to tackle pressing environmental issues. It is a 9-month program which begins in August with a 3-week intensive and concludes the following April.

Geological Sciences from University of Manitoba is offered in Geology and in Geophysics, and requires completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours of approved courses, and a research project and thesis.

The Geography MSc program at York University is one of Canada’s leading geography programs. This course’s recognized strength is in both biophysical processes and in critical human geography.

The Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto ​offers facilities for research leading to the degree of Master of Science in Geography.

Geography at McMaster University focuses on environment and health, geographic information systems and social geography.

The Conservation Leadership program of University of Guelph has been carefully designed to meet the needs of the conservation sector with an emphasis on innovative conservation practice including Indigenous-led conservation governance and private and working lands conservation.

With The MSc in Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies at Concordia University Montréal you will join a dynamic cohort of students that includes young scholars and professionals with practical work experience. 

The Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto ​offers facilities for research leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Geography.

Environment and Geography from University of Manitoba is an integrative graduate program option for those interested in furthering their academic training in the areas of environmental sciences, including physical geography.