Program Overview

Geography Program Overview

The Geography program at the University of Victoria offers a research-focused Master's (MA or MSc) or PhD degree tailored to individual research interests. Students will work on important issues affecting society today, such as conservation and the changing climate's effect on human systems, supplemented with coursework.

Degree Programs Offered

• Geography (MA)
• Geography (MSc)
• Geography (PhD)

Program Details

The following table outlines the expected length, project or thesis requirements, and course-based options for each degree program: Program | Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based ---|---|---|--- MA, MSc | 2 years | Yes | No PhD | 3 years | Yes | No

Quick Facts

• Program options: Masters, Doctorate
• Study options: Full-time study
• Program delivery: On-campus
• Dynamic learning: Co-op optional

Areas of Focus

• Coastal systems
• Human geography
• Physical geography
• Resource management
• Geographic information sciences

Faculties and Departments

• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Geography