Geography - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Generate new knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you with the PhD in Geography program. Geography bridges social science, environmental information technology, and physical science to enhance the protection and sustainable use of both the natural and built environments. In this program, you'll conduct research in your chosen topic (environmental and resource management, environmental science, geomatics or human geography), and produce a thesis that contributes novel, impactful knowledge to the field of geography.

Faculty: Faculty of Environment | Department: Geography and Environmental Management | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January – April); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September); June 1 (for admission in January of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree in geography or equivalent, with at least an 80% average in all graduate work. Exceptional students may be allowed to enter the PhD program directly from the master's program. Such students must have completed all Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Environmental Studies (MES)/Master of Science (MSc) requirements except the thesis, have demonstrated a superior academic record and satisfied other conditions (details of which can be obtained from the Director of the Program). Please note that a supervisor is required for admission and supervisors are not assigned in the Department of Geography. Full agreement from a faculty member to supervise prior to initiating the application process is not necessary, however it is strongly recommended to contact professors to discuss the possibility of supervision and funding in order to better inform your decision whether or not to apply. Please see the full list of The Department of Geography faculty.

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.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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