Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts in Geography

The Bachelor of Arts in Geography program offers students a comprehensive understanding of the discipline, with a focus on human-environment relations, location/place, and space/distance. The program provides a basic level of understanding of the discipline and its inter-relationships, with opportunities for specialization in a particular field of Geography.

Program Structure

The program consists of 90 credit hours, with 30 credit hours in Geography. Students must complete a Geography (Major) component, which varies in credit hour requirement depending on the degree program. Advanced and General degree students must complete a Minor in a subject field that is different from that of the declared major.

Degree Requirements

To qualify for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Geography, students must complete 90 credit hours, including all course requirements, a chosen minor field, the requirements in the five subject fields, and areas of Humanities, Arts, and sciences. Students must also satisfy the Riddell Faculty regulations, with a minimum performance requirement of a 2.00 Grade Point Average.

Courses

The program offers a range of courses, including Introduction to Human Geography, Introduction to Physical Geography, and Social Justice in the 21st Century. Students can also choose from a variety of elective courses, such as Geography of Natural Resources, Weather and Climate, and Geomorphology.

Specializations

The program offers three areas of specialization:

• Resources, Environment and Society (RS)
• Global Politics, Justice, and Sustainability (GPS)
• Culture, Identity and Space (CIS)

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is based on a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 on a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work from a recognized institution.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a B.A. Geography degree, students must achieve a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 2.00 and complete all program requirements.

Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

The Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources offers a range of programs, including the Bachelor of Arts in Geography. The faculty is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in the environmental and earth sciences.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the faculty is based on a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 on a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work from a recognized institution.

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements vary depending on the program, but all students must complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba.

Courses

The faculty offers a range of courses, including Introduction to Environmental Science, Introduction to Physical Geography, and Geography of Natural Resources.

Research Areas

The faculty has a range of research areas, including environmental science, physical geography, and human geography.

University Regulations

The University of Manitoba has a range of regulations that apply to all students, including those in the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Academic Integrity

The university takes academic integrity seriously and has a range of policies and procedures in place to ensure that students maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.

Attendance and Withdrawal

Students are expected to attend all classes and participate fully in the learning process. Withdrawal from a course is permitted, but students must follow the university's withdrawal procedures.

Graduation and Convocation

Students who complete their degree requirements are eligible to graduate and participate in the university's convocation ceremonies.

Personal Information

Students are responsible for ensuring that their personal information is up-to-date and accurate. This includes their mailing address, phone number, and email address.