Geography (MA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

In our Master of Arts (MA) in Geography program you can benefit from the breadth and depth of the expertise of our faculty and your fellow graduate students in this rich intellectual environment. Our Geography MA program allows you to explore a range of research interests, from the analysis of pressing social and environmental problems to theoretical questions of philosophical and technical importance. The MA in Geography program is ideal if you’re interested in human geography, environmental an

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Duration: Full-time: Three terms (12 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Government of Canada; Metrolinx/GO Transit (Route analyst); St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation (Development officer); Peel Region (Planner); Waterloo Region District School Board (Senior planner); Private industry (Global Spatial Technology Solutions); Wilfrid Laurier University (ESL facilitator)

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in geography or related program. A minimum B average. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference. Deadlines MRP Application Deadlines Fall (September) Start Applications open: March 31 (international applicants) or July 31 (domestic applicants) Application deadline:

International applicants: CAD 23,583 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: MA, MSc, MES, MAP, MMus, MKin. International students in research-based master Source

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