Program Overview
The Geography at Brock University is a MA programme in Humanities over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. Catharines, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theoretical Approaches to the Critical Examination of Geographical Issues
- Methodologies for the Critical Examination of Geographical Issues
- Quantitative Analysis in Geography
- Economy, Space and Society
- Advanced Topics in Geomatics
- Sustainability and the Environment
- Rural Geography, Planning and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to a Master\xc2\x92s program, a student will normally hold a four year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:- Three references are required.
- A two-page statement of interest that outlines your academic and other background information, and provides an indication of your research interests as well as intermediate and long-term goals. You are invited to indicate potential links between your own research interests and goals and the research interests of faculty participating in the program.
- A current resume
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brock University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Brock University
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
Brock University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 16 months