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Geography at Lakehead University at Main

The study of environmental issues is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, taking into consideration socio-economic, cultural and political actions and consequences in addition to scientific analysis. This Environmental Studies program will provide students with the background to understand and evaluate environmental issues and solutions from a multitude of perspectives. They will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern environmental and sustainability challenges.

The Environmental Studies programs contain a core of common courses, plus courses required for a major in one of three disciplines:

  • Biology
  • Earth Science
  • Geography 

Geography is the study of spatial patterns and processes on Earth's surface and the relationship between society, populations and the environment. This Geography program focus on physical geography, dealing with spatial aspects of land, water and the atmosphere, as well as human geography which explores the cultural, political and economic forces behind the distribution of human activities.

As a Geography student, they will spend the first two years building a foundation of knowledge in a wide spectrum of geographical themes which examine:

  • Where populations and activities are located on Earth
  • When and why physical and environmental patterns change
  • The impacts these changes have on human and physical environments
  • The responses to these impacts
     
Level Bachleors
Discipline Sciences
Duration 48 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees CAD 135
Tuition Fees CAD 26500
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 80
PTE 58
Duolingo 110
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70.0%

Rankings
QS Ranking --
Times Higher Education 801-1000
ARWU 901-1000
Webometrics 1024
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