Bachelor of Arts in Geography

About this programme

Understand how people and the planet shape each other and learn how to make a difference. At UVic, geography is hands-on, career-ready and focused on real-world impact. In both the BA and BSc programs you'll take introductory geography courses in physical geography, environmental management, human geography, geomatics, statistics or regional geography. Advanced studies in the BA program explore topics like political geography and cultural geography. They also focus on social geography, health geography and economic geography. Advanced studies in the BSc program focus on topics like advanced GIS applications, remote sensing, cartography, geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, biogeography and landscape ecology. Combine geography with a second subject to match your interests and goals. You’ll get a broader education and discover exciting new opportunities. Take your learning beyond the classroom. Field schools are a core part of the Geography experience. Examples include: Choose your current or most recent high school, college or university to see your admission requirements. The recommended admission average is an estimate based on data from recent admission cycles. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity. Estimated admission average : Minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses) Academic performance is the main criterion for an offer of admission, but a limited number of students graduating from Canadian high schools may also be considered based on non-academic qualificati