Geography (M.A.)
| PROGRAM INFORMATION |
| Faculty: |
Faculty of Science |
| Degree: |
Master
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| Field of Study: |
Geography;
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| Description: |
Geography is the study of physical environments and human habitats. It deals with people and places. It covers issues such as global warming and climate change, food and water resources, management of ecosystems, human health, regional economic disparities, urban infrastructure, native land claims and permafrost problems. Both a physical and a social science, it provides a unique opportunity to obtain a broad exposure to modes of analyzing the many environmental and situational problems of contemporary society. Our department is based in the Faculty of Science, and offers degrees at the Bachelors (B.A. & B.Sc), Masters (M.A. & M.Sc), and Ph.D. levels. |
| Website: |
Geography (M.A.) at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Areas of Research: |
Environment, Neotropical Environment, Development Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Social Statistics |
| Thesis Based? |
Yes |
| Length: |
2 Year(s) |
| Cost per year: |
| Provincial: |
$2,422 |
| National: |
$6,155 |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: |
70 |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to the Master's program requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a strong undergraduate record in geography or a related discipline. Admission to the Ph.D. program normally requires completion of a Master's degree in geography or a related program.
Many successful applicants have degrees in a discipline other than Geography. However, the Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC) may require applicants without sufficient background in Geography to take courses beyond those required for the degree during their graduate program, or may require that students complete a qualifying term or year before admission to the program. Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
In Geography, applicants are only admitted if a faculty member agrees explicitly to supervise and to fund them. The department urges potential applicants to contact an appropriate faculty member before submitting an application to determine if she or he would be willing to provide supervision and funding. A list of faculty and their research interests appears on the department website, and a list of faculty seeking students on the graduate recruitment page.
Students who apply without first contacting a potential supervisor are rarely admitted. However, if the student is accepted, the name of a potential supervisor and, in many cases, an additional advisor, will be provided, subject to the approval of all parties concerned.
On the Department application, a student should be careful to articulate her/his research interests and capabilities, and to provide a concise but detailed description of her/his proposed research. There is no set length for research statements, but for most master’s applications they are between one and two pages, and for most doctoral applications between two and four pages, plus a bibliography.
The minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) for University admissions is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0; or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. Successful applicants to the Geography program typically have GPAs above 3.3.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: |
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
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Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012
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