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Geography (PhD) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Geography accommodates advanced study across human geography, earth systems dynamics (physical geography), and geographic information science.

Faculty: Faculty of Environment  |  Department: Department of Geography  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

A qualifying examination, a thesis proposal and a thesis, beginning with Introduction to Graduate Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy Graduate General Regulations 1.3 and hold an MA or MSc in geography or a related discipline; those without an appropriate background may need additional coursework.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

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