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Geography --- Bachelor of Arts

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of the Fraser Valley

Program Overview

Gain a deeper understanding of our earth by earning a Bachelor of Arts with a major, minor, extended minor, or honours in Geography.Geography is the study of the earth's physical features, climate, and various phenomena. As a Bachelor of Arts student in Geography, you get to explore the links between the natural environment and various other disciplines such as politics, history, culture, economics, and science.In your first and second year, you are introduced to various aspects of the earth such as its: climate, evolution, landscapes, or rock formation. You also learn how people interact with their environment and what impact humans are having on the planet.In your third and fourth year, you choose from a variety of upper-level electives from the geography of food, climate change, soil, and swamps to religion, tourism, and urban planning.When taking a Geography major in the Bachelor of Arts, you can also choose to specialize in Urban Studies and Planning.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria

2.4
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60

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Additional Information & Requirements

B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.A minimum grade of C+ in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) and a minimum of a B average in two additional Approved Grade 12 courses.

Career Options

  • urban planning
  • land management
  • environmental consulting
  • policy research
  • and community development
  • both with governmental and non-governmental organizations

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