PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Geography Specialization in Canadian Studies

University of Ottawa

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 a Master of Arts (with thesis), a Master of Science (course-based, or with thesis), and a PhD in Geography. The PhD in Geography also participates in the collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy. The programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies. For more information, consult the Department.Because of its strength in relevant areas, its bilingual character and its location in the national capital, the University of Ottawa is uniquely positioned to offer a collaborative program leading to a specialization in Canadian Studies at the doctoral level. The program is especially designed for doctoral students in selected programs in the humanities and the social sciences who wish to enrich their training in a particular discipline by including an interdisciplinary component.

Faculty of Arts