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Geography

Why Geography?

Explore how our understanding of local and global challenges—like community stability and global climate change—can empower us to cultivate resilient communities and sustainable environments.

The Geography program caters to those passionate about deepening their understanding of the intricate human-environment relationship. Through immersive learning in diverse settings—fieldwork, laboratories, and classrooms—you'll develop a versatile skill set and gain invaluable experience across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Whether studying in the classroom, conducting field studies or engaging in research, you'll be equipped to make a meaningful impact locally and globally, fostering environments where communities thrive and the planet flourishes.

To see all courses offered in this degree, visit our Academic Calendar.

 Tackle Local and Global Issues

From enhancing community sustainability to confronting global environmental challenges, expand your knowledge and awareness across a spectrum of topics.

 Explore Geographic Information Systems

Combine this degree with our minor in geographic information systems to gain more advanced skills in statistical analysis, spatial analysis, map design and more.

 Become a professional geographer

Tailor your focus to human, physical, or environmental topics to specialize in your area of interest. Take yourself beyond the classroom to build practical skills in the field.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Geography?

Geography bridges the divide between human interaction and our environment, locally and globally. As a result, Geography graduates from U of G have a broad set of job opportunities post-graduation, from the public sector, to tourism and federal planning agencies.

Here are a few careers our Geography graduates have successfully pursued across the world: 

  • Land use planner
  • NGO advisor/analyst
  • Public sector conservation agency
  • Heritage conservation
  • Environmental officer
  • GIS software developer
  • Tourism/eco-tourism
  • Municipal, provincial, federal planning agencies

Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op

The Co-op program in Geography is a five-year program including four work terms, providing opportunities to work with a wide variety of employers. Co-op is designed to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career. The program improves students' job search skills, work performance and networking abilities, and boosts resume experience.

To see all courses offered in the co-op program, visit our Academic Calendar.

Dorian Pomezanski
My degrees at the University of Guelph were essential to honing my skills in data collection using a variety of tools and techniques, and to developing a comfort with research, data analysis, and project management. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of geography and therefore my university education IN geography, I was provided with a truly comprehensive mosaic of land and resource management both in Canada and abroad.

Dorian Pomezanski
Geography
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Discover More Options

Students considering Geography may also be interested in Environmental Governance, Ecology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, or other majors.

Admission Requirements

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Scholarships & Bursaries

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