Program information

Department/School Geography and Environmental Management 
Faculty Faculty of Environment
Admit term(s)

Fall (September – December)

Winter (January – April)

Application and document submission deadline(s)

February 1 (for admission in September)

June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)

Delivery mode On-campus
Program type Joint, Master's, Research
Length of program 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s) Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s) Thesis, Master's Research Paper

Research fields - Graduate research fields are used to better define a student's research concentration

Environmental and Resource Management

Environmental Science

Geomatics

Human Geography

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What does it take to get in?

Minimum admission requirements

  • An honours undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 75% average. Normally, the undergraduate degree will be in Geography, but applications are welcomed from superior students regardless of background. However, students must demonstrate that they have the necessary background to pursue graduate work in their field of specialization.
  • Please note that a supervisor is required for admission and supervisors are not assigned in the Department of Geography. Full agreement from a faculty member to supervise prior to initiating the application process is not necessary, however it is strongly recommended to contact professors to discuss the possibility of supervision and funding in order to better inform your decision whether or not to apply. Please see the full list of Geography department faculty.

Supervisors

Application materials

  • Resume

  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
  • Transcript(s)

  • References
    • Three academic references are required, unless a professional reference is specified
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

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What can you expect at Waterloo?

This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually.  Any changes to the program page following this date will be indicated with a notation. 

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Program Contact

Alan Anthony at aanthony@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 42730