Overview
We offer a master degree in Geography at University of Waterloo. We boast 35 faculty members with research expertise in a wide range of human geography, physical geography, geomatics and aviation topics.
Key Features
- The Department is twinned at the graduate level with the Wilfrid Laurier University's Geography and Environmental Studies department, and the resulting “Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography” offers the combined faculty, staff and research resources of two quality institutions.
- We offer three thesis master’s degrees (MA, Master of Environmental Studies (MES), and MSc) and three coursework-based degrees (MA, MES, and Master of Climate Change (MCC)).
Programme Structure
Graduate research fields
- Environmental and Resource Management
- Geomatics
- Human Geography
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Geography View 44 other Masters in Geography in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 75% average. Normally, the undergraduate degree will be in Geography, but applications are welcomed from superior students regardless of background. However, students must demonstrate that they have the necessary background to pursue graduate work in their field of specialization.
- Three academic references
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Tuition Fee
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International
14508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7254 CAD per semester during 18 months. -
National
4508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 18 months.
Living costs for Waterloo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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