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- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Geography (18 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Geography (Urban Studies) (18 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration GIS & Remote Sensing (18 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Health Geography (18 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Geography (37 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Geography (Urban Studies) (36 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Honours Geography (61 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Honours Urban Studies (60 credits)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component Geography (36 credits)
- Geography (GEOG) Related Programs and Study Semesters
Geography (GEOG)
Location
Location
- Burnside Hall, Room 705
- 805 Sherbrooke Street West
- Montreal QC H3A 0B9
- Telephone: 514-398-4951
- Email: undergrad.geog [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: mcgill.ca/geography
About Geography
About Geography
The Geography Department offers programs in both Arts and Science.
Refer to Faculty of Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Geography (GEOG) for B.Sc. programs in Geography.
Refer to Bachelor of Arts & Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Geography (GEOG) for B.A. & Sc. programs in Geography.
Geography also administers the B.A. & Sc. interfacutly programs in Sustainability, Science and Society in partnership with the Bieler School of Environment. These programs are described in Bachelor of Arts & Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Sustainability, Science and Society.
Geography is a broad, holistic discipline; both a natural and a social science because it examines people and their environment and serves as a bridge between physical and cultural processes.
Human Geography is concerned especially with the political, economic, social, and cultural processes and resource practices that create spatial patterns and define particular places.
Physical Geography integrates disciplines such as climatology, geomorphology, geology, biology, hydrology, ecology, soil science, and even marine science.
Whether considering greenhouse gas emissions, the spread of disease, or threats to biodiversity, in all cases geographers are interested in where things happen, why, and with what consequences. Our graduates go on to careers in environmental consulting, social agencies, or non-governmental organizations. Skills in Geographic Information Science (GIS) are very marketable. Students are well prepared for graduate work in social sciences, urban planning, and environmental studies at leading schools.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
There are no departmental prerequisites for entrance to the B.A. Geography programs. Students who have completed college or pre-university geography courses fully equivalent to those of first year university may, with the adviser's approval, substitute other courses as part of their program.
Geography Faculty
Geography Faculty
See Faculty of Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Geography (GEOG) > Geography Faculty.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2022-2023 (last updated Feb. 7, 2022) (disclaimer)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Geography (18 credits)
The Minor Concentration Geography is designed to provide students in the Faculty of Arts with an overview of basic elements of human geography at the introductory and advanced level. This Minor concentration may be expanded into the Major Concentration Geography, but not into the Major Concentration Geography (Urban Studies).
For more information, see Minor Concentration Geography (18 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Geography (Urban Studies) (18 credits)
This concentration exposes students to various approaches to urban studies. Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary program that introduces students in the Faculty of Arts to the study of urban dynamics and the challenges facing contemporary cities around the world. Urban Studies prepares students for a variety of urban-related careers as well as for graduate study...
For more information, see Minor Concentration Geography (Urban Studies) (18 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration GIS & Remote Sensing (18 credits)
The Minor Concentration in GIS & Remote Sensing program provides B.A. students with the fundamentals of geospatial tools and technologies.
For more information, see Minor Concentration GIS & Remote Sensing (18 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Health Geography (18 credits)
There is increasing consensus around the idea that health is not just an expression of individual characteristics but an interaction between the characteristics of the individual and the environments, both physical and social, to which one is exposed over a lifetime of daily living and working. Health outcomes vary dramatically by physical and social...
For more information, see Minor Concentration Health Geography (18 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Geography (37 credits)
This program is designed to cover the main elements of human geography.
For more information, see Major Concentration Geography (37 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Geography (Urban Studies) (36 credits)
This major concentration exposes students to various approaches to Urban Studies. Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary program that introduces students in the Faculty of Arts to the study of urban dynamics and the challenges facing contemporary cities around the world. Urban Studies prepares students for a variety of urban-related careers as well as for graduate...
For more information, see Major Concentration Geography (Urban Studies) (36 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Honours Geography (61 credits)
The B.A. Honours Geography program is more concentrated and focused than the Major concentration. ...
For more information, see Honours Geography (61 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Honours Urban Studies (60 credits)
This program exposes students to various approaches to urban studies. Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary program that introduces students in the Faculty of Arts to the study of urban dynamics and the challenges facing contemporary cities around the world. Urban Studies prepares students for a variety of urban-related careers as well as for graduate study in...
For more information, see Honours Urban Studies (60 credits).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Joint Honours Component Geography (36 credits)
Students wishing to study at the Honours level in two disciplines can combine Joint Honours program components in any two Arts disciplines. For a list of available Joint Honours programs, see "Overview of Programs Offered" and "Joint Honours Programs". ...
For more information, see Joint Honours Component Geography (36 credits).
Geography (GEOG) Related Programs and Study Semesters
Geography (GEOG) Related Programs and Study Semesters
The following programs, as well as several other opportunities for field study, are offered by the Faculty of Science. For further information, refer to mcgill.ca/mcgillabroad/students-going-abroad/plan-and-prepare/field-study-semester or the Science Internship & Field Studies Office.
Africa Field Study Semester
Africa Field Study Semester
The Africa program introduces students to East Africa specifically with a view to increasing their understanding of the goals, circumstances, challenges, and opportunities of people living in the areas visited. For more information, see mcgill.ca/africa.
Panama Field Study Semester
Panama Field Study Semester
The Panama program is a joint venture between Â鶹Çø and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and addresses Latin America's social and tropical environmental issues. For more information, see mcgill.ca/pfss.
Arctic Field Study Semester
Arctic Field Study Semester
The primary mission of the Â鶹Çø Arctic Field Studies is to train a future generation of northern specialists and leaders who are able to understand and address the rapidly changing polar environment in a scientifically and culturally responsible manner. For more information, see mcgill.ca/arctic.
Earth System Science Interdepartmental Major
Earth System Science Interdepartmental Major
This program is offered by the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences; Earth and Planetary Sciences; and Geography.
Students in the Department of Geography interested in this program should contact:
- William (Bill) Minarik
- Telephone: 514-398-2596
- Email: william.minarik [at] mcgill.ca
For more information, see Earth System Science (ESYS).
Sustainability, Science and Society – Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.)
Sustainability, Science and Society – Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.)
The Interfaculty Program in Sustainability, Science and Society as well as the Honours in Sustainability, Science and Society is open only to students in the B.A. & Sc. degree.
Students in the Department of Geography interested in this program should contact:
- Michelle Maillet
- Email: advisor.geog [at] mcgill.ca
For more information about these programs, see Bachelor of Arts & Science > Undergraduate > Browse Academic Units & Programs > Sustainability, Science and Society.
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