Program Overview
Geography Program
The Geography program is offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University.
Program Overview
You may complete a Major in Geography as part of either a BA or BSc program. Students who want to declare a Major in Geography should meet with the Undergraduate Program Co-Ordinator. It's a good idea to declare your major as early as possible in your studies, as this will help in planning the route through your degree.
Program Requirements (B.A. or B.Sc.)
- Students may complete a Major in Geography as part of either a B.A. or B.Sc. program. See the General Regulations for the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees as appropriate.
- All students who major in Geography should consult with the Undergraduate Program Co-Ordinator, who will help them in planning their academic programme.
- The Major requirements consist of 15 Geography Courses (45 credit hours), including:
- 1050
- 2001, 2102, 2195, 2302, 2425
- 3222 and 3228
- three courses from 3000-level
- two courses from 4000-level
- 490A and 490B (Note that 490A is offered in the fall semester, and 490B is offered in the winter semester)
- B.Sc. candidates must complete 15 credit hours in science courses outside Geography at the 2000-level or above.
- B.A. candidates must complete the B.A. core requirements (CRW, LS, QR)
Available Programs
- Undergraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Honours
- Certificate in Geomatics and Environment
- Interdisciplinary
- Graduate
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- Upcoming graduate courses
Research
The Geography department is involved in various research projects and labs, and publishes a Geography Research Report.
People
The Geography department consists of:
- Faculty
- Staff
- Graduate Students
- MUGS
- GGSA
Additional Information
The university acknowledges that its campuses are situated on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and acknowledges with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi'kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of the province.