University of Lethbridge campus

Engineering

Geography with Concentration in GIS (Post-Diploma BSc) at University of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge, Canada

Programme overview

Geography deals with the diverse landscapes around us. It is about everything from the original formation of the earth’s surface, to the effects we have on our environment: past, present and future. The program complements previous technical training in geomatics or land information systems and the primary focus is to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and technical skills that will enable you to analyze the spatial organization and interaction of all creatures and ecological processes on the planet — and sometimes beyond it — in order to address real-world issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall & Winter  |  Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Career pathways

Possible careers include Forestry Management, Oil & Gas Exploration, Geo-technical Consulting, Academic Research, Eco-Tourism, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Education Specialist, Environmental Impact Analyst, GIS Specialist/Technician, Hydrologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduates of approved college programs in geography, geomatics and land resource information systems; graduates of other geography diplomas are also considered. See the Admissions site for the list of approved diplomas.

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.

Undergraduate application deadlines are listed for the fall term and the winter term; the general application deadline for the fall term at the Lethbridge Campus is June 30, and the winter term application deadline at the Lethbridge Campus is November 1 (Calgary Campus: August 1 for fall, December 1 for winter).

Applications for the fall term open September 15 and winter term applications open January 15. Deadlines: fall term general deadline June 30 (Lethbridge Campus) and August 1 (Calgary Campus); international students June 15; Bachelor of Education (Combined, After Degrees and Early Years Education) February 1; Bachelor of Nursing and After-Degree March 1; Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation March 15; Bachelor of Health Sciences June 1; Bachelor of Music June 15. The undergraduate application fee is $140, waived for Canadian Indigenous students; applications are submitted through ApplyAlberta.

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