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Explore how people shape the planet we live on. Delve into the dynamics of the Earth’s physical systems. Help solve many of the world’s most pressing problems, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource management, global population growth, natural resource sustainability, and more.
Waterloo's Geography and Environmental Management department is one of Canada's largest and is ranked 39 in the world for research and reputation (QS Subject Rankings 2019, Shanghai World Rankings 2020). Choose from more than 70 geography courses, including lots of field studies, and maybe even take the opportunity to gain paid work experience through co-op.
Geography offers the flexibility to focus your degree with a variety of specializations and options or even add another major.
You’ll quickly connect with other students in the Faculty of Environment’s welcoming and close-knit community. And when you graduate, your degree can take you literally anywhere around the globe.
Gain international experience with environmental issues through field studies in the Arctic or in countries such as Nepal, Indonesia, and the U.K.
Learn remote sensing techniques, produce professional-quality maps, and get your hands dirty during field trips.
Geography and Environmental Management was the perfect option for Sam to explore her interests in travel, culture, and global issues.
Top 5 in Canada for Geography (2019 QS World University Rankings)
Earn a Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
Admission averages: Low 80s
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About half of the classes you’ll take will be Geography courses. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.
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Offered by the Faculty of Environment
Available as a major and a minor
By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.
You can add additional areas of expertise to your degree by including one or more of the areas of focus in Geography and Environmental Management.
You can also choose one of the minors available to all Waterloo students, such as Tourism.
Graduates often work in conservancy, education, government, business, non-profits, and consulting.
Learn about the future of careers in environment, sustainability, and geography.
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