Major Programs
In the major programs, you specialize in one discipline in the last two years of the program. The degrees provide solid backgrounds for a variety of professional careers and graduate schools.
Once you have selected a degree program, check out our degree planning page, which provides details on course selection, including appropriate geography courses and co-requisites from other faculties or departments. Each program is accompanied by a degree planning form designed specifically for that program. Fill in the blanks to plan your degree. Undergraduate advising is available to assist you with the process.
Please contact our Undergraduate Advising Team at geogadvising@uvic.ca for assistance.
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Geography BSc
Geography is a highly multi-disciplinary subject. In our BSc program, introductory geography courses are required in physical geography, environmental management, human geography, geomatics, mathematics, statistics, and regional geography. Advanced studies focus on topics such as advanced GIS applications, remote sensing, cartography, geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, biogeography, and landscape ecology.
Geography coursework is complemented by courses in areas such as Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Math, Physics, or Statistics.
Potential careers: cartographer; environmental assessment coordinator; forestry technician; geotechnical engineer; GIS specialist; Indigenous governance professional; marine conservationist; meteorologist; mining researcher; parks policy analyst; remote sensing analyst; sustainability or environmental consultant
Geography BA
Geography is a highly multi-disciplinary subject. In our BA program, introductory geography courses are required in physical geography, environmental management, human geography, geomatics, research methods, and regional geography. Advanced studies focus on topics such as political, cultural, social, health, and economic geographies, as well as global migration, sustainability and resilience, urban and regional planning, activism and community-based planning, and community mapping.
Geography coursework is complemented by courses in areas such as Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Humanities.
Potential careers: education program coordinator; emergency planner; environmental assessment coordinator; Indigenous governance professional; land use planner; parks policy analyst; real estate appraiser; sustainability or environmental consultant; urban or regional planner