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Master of Science Geography at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MSc in Geography is a thesis-based two-year programme in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, which studies the interrelationship of human society and the physical world across human and physical geography, environmental studies and geomatics. Strengths include polar environments, urban geography, climate change, GIS and remote sensing. A one-year course-based MSc concentration in the Anthropocene is also available.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics  |  Duration: Thesis MSc: 2 years (thesis within four years); Anthropocene concentration (coursework): 12 months  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Foundations of Graduate Study in Geography, 6 optional units (e.g. The Anthropocene, Physical Geography, Environmental Change in Cold Regions, Data Analysis and Modelling, Practical GIS, Spatial Data Science), a thesis project and a master's thesis. The Anthropocene concentration adds seminars, interdisciplinary electives and internships.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be admissible to the master's program, the student must hold an Honours Bachelor in Geography or in Environmental Studies, or in a related discipline with an academic record indicating at least (B+) or the equivalent. Candidates whose bachelor's degree with honours (or the equivalent) is in an area other than geography may be admitted for a qualifying period, during which they must take selected courses required in the department's BA with honours program. Additional Coursework The Admissions Committee may, depending on the candidates’ background, require them to successfully complete additional courses, including language courses, beyond the basic MSc degree requirements. Additional Info

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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