University of Manitoba - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Geography (M.A.)
| School: | University of Manitoba - Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| Faculty: | Graduate Studies |
| Degree: | Master |
| Field of Study: | Geography
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| Description: | Geography is an integrative discipline that brings together a large variety of phenomena and processes in a spatial context that other disciplines treat in isolation. Human geographers examine spatial patterns and the organization of human behavior to comprehend the social, cultural, economic and historical processes that have created the landscape.
The Master of Arts in Geography is an opportunity for students to deepen their knowledge and contribution to the social and spatial systems that structure our world. Human geography brings together a wide variety of perspectives that other disciplines treat in isolation. The MA program allows for students to develop practical and theoretical innovations that provide for a full and rigorous picture of the world that we live in. |
| URL: | Geography (M.A.) at University of Manitoba - Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| Thesis Based: | Yes |
| Length: | 2 Year(s) |
| Careers: | Geographers | |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Students with an honours degree or equivalent (including a 4-year advanced degree) in geography (human geography specialization) or from an allied discipline will be considered.
All master’s applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the last 60 credit hours of study. Applicants must be accepted by an advisor prior to submitting an application to enter the program.
Please review the academic listing and communicate directly with professors whose research most closely matches that of your own interests.
The department will not consider applications that have not identified a confirmed program supervisor. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.