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School:

Faculty:

Department of Geography

Degree:

Bachelor; Co-op; Honours

Field of Study:

Geography

Description:

The Geography major provides students with an interdisciplinary approach across the physical and social sciences to engage with issues across scales, from community sustainability to global environmental change. Within the program of studies it is possible for students, through course selection, to follow a particular line of interest. For example: climate change, watershed management, food security, environmental conservation, community sustainability, or energy planning. The Co-op program in Geography provides students with the opportunity to further explore their line of interest over their paid work terms in their field.

URL:

Geography at University of Guelph

Length:

5 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$32,594

The total tuition and fees for the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters.

Scholarships:

Careers:

Geographers

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	80 to 83
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Applicants are required to have English (ENG4U), and 5 additional 4U or 4M courses. Students applying to the University directly from high school will be considered for admission to Co-op. Normally, a minimum average of 80% is required for consideration, but exact cut-offs are determined by the quantity and quality of the applicant pool as well as space available in each program. All students, including International applicants, are encouraged to explore Co-operative Education as an option.
Test Scores:	International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 89] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
Application Notes :	To view all accepted English language proficiency standardized tests, please visit: https://admission.uoguelph.ca/englprof

* 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.

Modified on February 17, 2023

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