Program Details

Geography (BSc) School: York University Faculty: Science and Engineering Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Geography Description: Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers ask where things are located on the surface of the earth, why they are located where they are, how places differ from one another, and how people interact with the environment. There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical geography. Human geography at York is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence - how people and their activity are distributed in space, how they use and perceive space, and how they create and sustain the places that make up the earth's surface. Human geographers work in the fields of urban and regional planning, transportation, marketing, real estate, tourism, and international business. Physical geographers study patterns of climates, land forms, vegetation, soils, and water. They forecast the weather, manage land and water resources, and analyze and plan for forests, rangelands, and wetlands. Many human and physical geographers have skills in cartography and geographic information systems. Website: Geography (BSc) at York University Course Based? Yes Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 74 to 79 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English (ENG4U) Grade 12 Mathematics Grade 12 Chemistry or Grade 12 Physics Advance functions is recommended. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date August 15, 2011 September 7, 2011 December 7, 2011 January 3, 2012 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.