Why Study in Our Programs?

Welcome to Geography and Environmental Studies

Are you passionate about addressing the climate crisis, inequality, colonialism, and social and environmental injustice? At Carleton’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, you’ll join a community of dedicated scholars focused on tackling these urgent global issues. With a wide range of courses designed to spark change and foster understanding, Carleton is the perfect place for students eager to make a real difference in the world. Join us and be part of a community that’s working towards a more just and sustainable future. Our department is a collegial, research-intensive group strongly committed to ensuring equity and expanding diversity, both in terms of the backgrounds of our faculty and in our curricular offerings for Carleton’s wide-ranging student body.

We offer three programs of study leading to an undergraduate degree Geography, Geomatics and Environmental and Climate Change Studies. Students can obtain a B.A. or a B.Sc., Honours, or Combined Honours Degree. We also offer a specialization in Globalization and the Environment as part of the Bachelor of Global and International Studies program.

We welcome applications to our MA, MSc, and PhD graduate programs. Discover exciting research opportunities by exploring the work of our current graduate students, faculty research areas, and specific project ideas.

Our graduates are well-prepared and thrive in achieving their career goals. Take a look at some of our alumni who are now working in dynamic and fulfilling careers.

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Latest News

August 15, 2026

Peter Pulsifer Receives Horizon Europe Funding to Support Global Arctic Observation Efforts

Peter Pulsifer from the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies has been awarded €97,937 through Pillar II of Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship program for research …

June 30, 2026

Registration Now Open – GeoAI Mini-Course

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming GeoAI: Introduction to Deep Learning with …

June 16, 2026

Congratulations to Our 2025/2026 Graduates

We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our 2025/2026 graduates. This milestone marks the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and resilience. Each …