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School of the Environment

Geography

Get hands-on experience experimenting with top-notch research facilities including Trent’s on-campus wind tunnel lab and social/water interaction and transport chamber.
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Explore the relationship between people, societies and their physical environments through a Geography degree at Trent. As a Geography student, you will go beyond the classroom to dive into the study of spatial formations and patterns. From migration, to urbanization, to the relationship between gender and space, B.A. students focus their studies on human geography, particularly how people encounter and shape their environments. B.Sc. students take a deeper look into the human and natural forces that shape the physical world, studying topics like hydrology, topography, earth materials and climate.

Accelerated Masters

Earn your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-16 months after graduating from your honours B.Sc.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.A.
  • B.A. (Honours)
  • B.Sc.
  • B.Sc. (Honours)

Locations:

  • Peterborough

Specializations:

  • Climate Change Science & Policy
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Resume Boosters:

  • Participate in a capstone or community- based research bringing geographic information to life exploring topics from the economic impacts of migration in Ontario communities to support systems for vulnerable youth
  • Work alongside leading faculty as an undergraduate research assistant where you can put theory into practice
  • Write and defend an undergraduate honours thesis delving into topics including sustainable development, infrastructure, tourism and the impacts of recreation on wildlife
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“The best part of my program was that I got to complete an honours thesis and I got a lot of hands-on experience; almost all of the courses I've taken have a field component.”

Christina Annalise von Bulow

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Geomatics Technician - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Technical occupations in geomatics include aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic and photogrammetric technologists and technicians, who gather, analyze, interpret and use geospatial information for applications in natural resources, geology, environmental research and land use planning. Meteorological technologists and technicians observe weather and atmospheric conditions, record, interpret, transmit and report on meteorological data, and provide weather information to the agricultural, natural resources and transportation industries and the public. Geomatics technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, utilities, mapping, computer software, forestry, architectural, engineering and consulting firms and other related establishments. Meteorological technologists and technicians are employed by all levels of government, the media, natural resources, utilities and transportation companies and consulting firms.

$22.00-$44.15/hr
Salary Range
63,200
Jobs in Canada
21,600
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Urban Planner
  • Engineer
  • Environmental Health Specialist
  • Geologist
  • Policy Analyst
  • GIS Applications
  • Population Growth and Migration Specialist
  • Land Surveyor
  • Water Resources Manager
  • Geoscience Consultant
  • Ecologist
  • Park Ranger
  • Meteorologist
  • Geomatics Specialist
  • Demographer

Popular Courses:

  • The Global Climate System
  • Geography of the Polar Regions
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Soil Science
  • Wilderness Resources
  • Rural Community Sustainability
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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites

Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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  • Biology
  • Ecological Restoration
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental & Resource Science / Studies
  • Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
  • Environmental & Life Sciences M.Sc.

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