Bachelor of Science in Geography

Brandon University

If you are interested in the relationships between the environment and society and want to learn about landscapes and people, consider studying geography. Geography is about place and space. It studies the interdependence among regions, natural systems, physical features, society, and cultural activities. Using a ''spatial'' perspective, it aims to form a coherent understanding of Earth. People with geography skills apply what they know successfully in a wide variety of fields. Our recent grads have embarked on careers in urban and regional land use planning, conservation and resource management, mapping, geographic information systems and remote sensing, parks and recreation, teaching and research. Students have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a practicum course, with applied academic training in geography to a project on or off campus. Others work closely with faculty to pursue their interests in a specific field of geography in a Directed Studies or Undergraduate Thesis course. The 3-Year Geography Major is primarily intended for students either currently enrolled in an education degree program at Brandon University or who intend to complete an after degree program in Education. Students not pursuing an education degree are strongly encouraged to consider the 4-Year BA or BSc degrees in Geography or the Honours Degree in Geography if they plan to pursue a career related to the discipline or move on to post graduate studies. The Department of Geography offers concentrations in Environmental Studies and Geomatics. The concentrations satisfy the core degree requirements in Geography but prescribe a specific suite of courses and options in lieu of the general Geography electives.

Faculty of Science