Bachelor of Arts in Geography

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Geography literally means description of the Earth - its physical and human components and how they vary spatially. Geography studies the inter-relationships of climate, landforms, plants, animals and humans over the surface of the Earth. We offer major, minor and honours programs leading to either a bachelor of arts (BA) or bachelor of science (B.Sc.) in geography. In addition, a joint program is offered in, Back to top ↑ Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by, You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (bachelor of arts) or the Faculty of Science (bachelor of science) by indicating the appropriate degree as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science for bachelor of science. Applicants who are missing one of these subjects should apply for bachelor of arts. If you are interested in declaring a major in geography you should meet with the undergraduate program co-ordinator. Once registered in the major in geography, students will be assigned a faculty advisor. The role of the faculty advisor is to help students in planning their academic program and to guide them through difficulties they may have during their studies.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences