Geography, Bachelor of Arts at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

Gain a deeper understanding of our earth by earning a Bachelor of Arts with a major, minor, extended minor, or honours in Geography. Geography is the study of the earth’s physical features, climate, and various phenomena.

Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January, May, September | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

As a Bachelor of Arts student in Geography, you get to explore the links between the natural environment and various other disciplines such as politics, history, culture, economics, and science. Geography major In your first and second year, you are introduced to various aspects of the earth such as its: climate, evolution, landscapes, or rock formation.

Career pathways

Globalization and climate change require that government agencies develop a greater understanding of the places, people, and natural systems that affect the planet. This is why a Bachelor of Arts with a Geography major is excellent preparation for public sector employment, particularly with local and provincial departments responsible for policy innovation and implementation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Option 1: Secondary school (for students with secondary school graduation only) B.C. applicants B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. A minimum grade of C+ in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) and a minimum of a B average in two additional Approved Grade 12 courses . Note: Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, or IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent. Out-of-province applicants Students will be considered on the basis of courses equivalent to Approved B.C. Grade 12 courses . C. secondary school graduation. Out-of-country applicants Students must have B.C. secondary school graduation equivalency, meet the prerequisites for ENGL 105 or CMNS 125 , and have completed an equivalent average of B (equated to the UFV grading system) in two academic Grade 12 courses. Alternatives to secondary school graduation Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program, the B.C. Graduation diploma (B.C.

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.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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