The M.A. in Geography should normally take from eighteen months to 24 months. The specific program requirements of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies are 5.0 credits, which must include:

One of GEOG 5000 or GEOG 5001 M.A. thesis (2.5 credits) which must be defended at an oral examination GEOG 5905 – Masters Research Workshop 1.5 other Credits

In addition to the formal requirements, M.A. students are required to attend the Departmental Seminar series, and the Graduate Field Camp.

Qualifying-Year Program

Applicants with exceptional promise who have a general (3-year) bachelor’s degree, or who have substantially less than an Honours B.A. in Geography, may be admitted to a qualifying-year program. To be considered for admission into the master’s program, qualifying-year students must attain at least a B+ standing in their qualifying-year geography courses. See the General Regulations section of this Calendar for details about the the qualifying year.

Note: The ultimate authority on all program requirements is the University Calendar.

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