Our Master of Arts (MA) in Geography is offered by the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography. You can benefit from the breadth and depth of the expertise of our faculty and your fellow graduate students in this rich intellectual environment. Our joint program allows you to explore a range of research interests, from the analysis of pressing social and environmental problems to theoretical questions of philosophical and technical importance.The MA in Geography program is ideal if you’re interested in human geography, environmental and resource management, or the societal applications of geomatics.CareersMA students who recently completed our program are currently employed by: Government of CanadaMetrolinx/GO Transit (Route analyst), St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation (Development officer), Peel Region (Planner)Waterloo Region District School Board (Senior planner), Private industry (Global Spatial Technology Solutions)University of Waterloo (Admissions officer research assistant), Wilfrid Laurier University (ESL facilitator)
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
CAD$22,461.00 (US$ 16,144)
per year
Textbooks and Supplies - 1500
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Waterloo Campus
75 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
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.Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.