Overview

Geography from Wilfrid Laurier University also offers opportunities through the Environmental Data Analytics field to explore the application of geomatics to addressing environmental challenges.

Career:

MES students who recently completed the program are employed by/as:

municipal governments (Thunder Bay, Calgary)
provincial government departments (Alberta Environment)
federal government departments (Fisheries and Oceans)
conservation authorities (Halton Hills)
market and GIS analysts and technicians in industry (Loblaws, de Beers, BMO Financial, MDA, Central Southern China Electric Power Design Institute, China Railway First Survey and Design Institute, Cogeco, Ecopia Tech, InferUrban)

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Programme Structure

The thesis option requires you to complete three courses and a thesis. The thesis option is normally completed in six terms (two years).
The research paper option requires you to complete six courses and a major research paper. The research paper option is normally completed in three terms (one year).

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

83

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brantford, Canada

Disciplines

Geography View 35 other Masters in Geography in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

83

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4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Nationals: $2,622.92 per 0.5 credits
International: $7,861.00 per 0.5 credits

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Living costs

Brantford

Canada

1200 - 1900 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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