Overview
Students are encouraged to identify and explore a particular problem under the guidance of one or more knowledgeable members of the faculty.
The Geography MSc at Carleton University offers the opportunity for students to practice integrative science, by drawing upon two or more traditional disciplines such as biology, physics and chemistry in order to enhance their understanding of the natural world.
Collaborative specializations in African Studies (MA only) and Data Science (MSc thesis only) are also available.
Career options
Ottawa is rich in resources vital to the geographer, such as the National Library of Canada, the National Archives of Canada, the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation, Statistics Canada and various other federal government departments. Numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) also have their head offices in Ottawa.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Approaches to Geographical Inquiry
- Modeling Environmental Systems
- Quantitative Analysis for Geographical Research
- Critical Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry
- Field Study and Methodological Research
- Geographic Information Systems
- Graduate Tutorial
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geography View 38 other Masters in Geography in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. B+
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 86
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 60
Other requirements
General requirements
- A BA (Honours) or BSc (Honours) in geography or a related discipline, with at least B+ standing.
Tuition Fee
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International
15058 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15058 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
6590 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6590 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
- National: $6,590 – $8,388
- International: $15,058 – $21,448
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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