B.A. in Geography

Canada

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What will I learn?

Get hands-on experience experimenting with top-notch research facilities including Trents on-campus wind tunnel lab and social/water interaction and transport chamber.Explore the relationship between people, societies and their physical environments through a Geography degree at Trent. As a Geography student, you will go beyond the classroom to dive into the study of spatial formations and patterns. From migration, to urbanization, to the relationship between gender and space, B.A. students focus their studies on human geography, particularly how people encounter and shape their environments. B.Sc. students take a deeper look into the human and natural forces that shape the physical world, studying topics like hydrology, topography, earth materials and climate.Technical occupations in geomatics include aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic and photogrammetric technologists and technicians, who gather, analyze, interpret and use geospatial information for applications in natural resources, geology, environmental research and land use planning. Meteorological technologists and technicians observe weather and atmospheric conditions, record, interpret, transmit and report on meteorological data, and provide weather information to the agricultural, natural resources and transportation industries and the public. Geomatics technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, utilities, mapping, computer software, forestry, architectural, engineering and consulting firms and other related establishments. Meteorological technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, the media, natural resources, utilities and transportation companies and consulting firms.

Which department am I in?

Trent University

Study options

Full Time (15 credits typically completed over three years)

Tuition fees
CAD$28,286.00 (17,15,447) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Trent University

1600 West Bank Drive,

PETERBOROUGH,

Ontario (ON),

K9L 0G2, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Student must complete High School diploma (or equivalent) qualification.

English Language Proficiency Tests:

  • TOEFL: minimum score of 86 IBT with a minimum writing score of 20.
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
  • CAEL: minimum score of 60
  • Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Advanced English): 176, with no sub-score below 169
  • Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 59.
  • The Duolingo English Test score of 115

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Trent University

With a focus on interactive learning, Trent University has been ranked the best undergraduate university in Ontario for ten years running.

  • #1 university in Canada for scholarships and bursaries
  • 96% of graduates employed within two years
  • International students from 79 countries
  • State-of-the-art campuses close to nature and cities