Master of Science in Geography

About this programme

In UVic Geography, you can pursue a master’s (MA, MCP or MSc) or PhD tailored to your research interests. You’ll work on important issues affecting society today, like conservation and the changing climate’s effect on human systems. Your degree will be research-focused and supplemented with coursework. Focus your research in the areas of human geography, physical geography, human-environment interactions or geomatics. UVic’s location on Vancouver Island gives you easy access to marine and alpine ecosystems, freshwater wetlands, rivers, lakes and a temperate rainforest for fieldwork. In these programs, you’ll develop independent research abilities in a specific area of geography while enhancing career-relevant skills. You'll take coursework and develop a research proposal in year 1. Then, you'll pursue independent research and write your thesis in year 2. Learn about the new Master of Community Planning program starting September 2027. Our PhD program is a research-oriented degree designed to develop expertise in a specific area of geography. You’ll do nominal coursework, a candidacy examination, a research proposal and a dissertation. Learn everything you need to know about becoming a UVic grad student , from finding a supervisor to submitting your application. Every year, UVic awards $12 million to help fund graduate students through a combination of: Most of our students also receive external awards and scholarships and financial aid and bursaries. Consideration for funding is automatic. A funding offer is normally included with an offer of admission.