Study Master of Science in Geography at University of Ottawa in Canada, Faculty of Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics conducts research and teaching on the interrelationships between human society and the physical world. Students are introduced to the full spectrum of subfields, including human and physical geography, environmental studies, and geomatics. Specific departmental strengths include polar environments, urban geography, climate change, and GIS and remote sensing.In addition to its undergraduate programs, the department offers thesis-based two-year Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) programs, as well as a course-based interdisciplinary one-year Master concentration in The Anthropocene (MSc), and a PhD in Geography. Through the MA and MSc programs, students can also participate in the collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy. The programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$29,162.67 (US$ 20,961) per year

Health insurance (individual) $792

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Avenue East,

OTTAWA,

Ontario (ON),

K1N 6N5, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$29,162.67 (US$ 20,961) per year

Start date

January 2028

Venue

University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Avenue East,

OTTAWA,

Ontario (ON),

K1N 6N5, Central Canada, Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be admissible to the master's program, the student must hold a BA with honors in geography or in a related discipline with an academic record indicating at least (B+) or the equivalent. Candidates whose bachelor's degree with honors (or the equivalent) is in an area other than geography may be admitted for a qualifying period, during which they must take selected courses required in the department's BA with honors program.

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