Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Geography and Environmental Management (Joint Honours)

University of Waterloo

Explore how people shape the planet we live on. Delve into the dynamics of the Earth’s physical systems. Help solve many of the world’s most pressing problems, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource management, global population growth, natural resource sustainability, and more.Waterloo's Geography and Environmental Management department is one of Canada's largest and is ranked 5th in Canada for research and reputation (QS Subject Rankings 2021). Choose from more than 70 geography courses, including lots of field studies, and maybe even take the opportunity to gain paid work experience through co op.Geography offers the flexibility to focus your degree with a variety of specializations and options or even add another major.You’ll quickly connect with other students in the Faculty of Environment’s welcoming and close knit community. And when you graduate, your degree can take you literally anywhere around the globe. Gerography and Environmental Management (GEM) explores the Earth’s human and physical environments, and gain technical skills in environmental analysis. Learn about climate change, landforms, global population growth, geographic information systems, and more at one of the Canada’s top geography programs.