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Geography

University of British Columbia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Vancouver, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Geography at University of British Columbia is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Vancouver, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Contemporary Research Trends in Physical Geography
  2. Topics in Geomorphology and Hydrology
  3. Topics in Climate Studies
  4. Permafros
  5. Directed Studies in Physical Geography
  6. Cultures of Nature in Contemporary Political Ecologies
  7. Topics in Human Geography
  8. Directed Reading in Human Geography

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Supporting Document Checklist:

  1. Scanned copies of all official transcripts
  2. Three letters of recommendation
  3. Evidence of English language proficiency
  4. Permanent Resident Card (both sides), when applicable

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of British Columbia 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 University of British Columbia

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University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada

public research university in British Columbia, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months