Geography (MSc) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Our Master of Science (MSc) in Geography is a two-year program that is perfect if you want to develop expertise in the science sub-disciplines of Geography with an emphasis on environmental science and geomatics. We also offer Master of Environmental Studies in Geography

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January) or Spring (May) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Physical Geography, Environmental or Earth Sciences, Geomatics, or a related field. A minimum B average. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interest, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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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