Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Environmental Studies
- 4 years
- Duration
- 19,976 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kamloops / Canada
- Location
- Thompson River University
- School
Program description
Geography is more important now than it has ever been because of the physical, social, and environmental conditions of our globalized society. Societies are shaped by the relationships you make with others nearby and globally, whether it be for business or policy changes.
Your experience is needed to combat global issues ranging from pandemics to climate change, extinction to unplanned migration. However, you are aware that simply learning about problems is insufficient; we must act to address them.
Human geography and the environment bind us all together. When you comprehend the connections between cultures and the natural world, you can find order in seemingly random situations. Prepare to solve the enigma that is Earth.
Program structure
There are three program options to select from:
- Geography and Environmental Studies Major
- Geography and Environmental Studies – Physical Geography Major
- Geography and Environmental Studies Honours Major
The lower level courses are the same for all three program options. Specific course requirements differ in upper level courses.
Lower level
- People, Places and Landscapes: Introducing Human Geography or World Regional Geography
- Planet Earth: An Introduction to Earth System Science
- Weather, Climate and Global Environmental Change or Introduction to Hydrology
- Geographic Thought
- Introduction to Geographical Analysis
- Geodesy and the Visualization of Geographic Data
- Geographic Information Systems
- One of:
- Introduction to Environmental Studies and Sustainability
- Geography of the Economic Landscape
- Geography of Urban and Regional Planning
- Regional Geography of Canada
- The Regional Geography of British Columbia and Yukon
- Geography of British Columbia
- Canadian Cities
- or any of the following courses that were not chosen from the other optional courses including GEOG 1010, 1110, 2020 or 2050
Upper level
As you move into upper level courses you can choose between three Major options including:
- Geography and Environmental Studies Major
- Geography and Environmental Studies Physical Geography Major
- Geography and Environmental Studies Honours Major
Price
- Tuition — 8,861 CAD/semester (up to 12 credits)
- Application Fees — 100 CAD (one time, non-refundable)
- General Fees — 553 CAD (per semester for 12 credits)
- Health Fees — 75 CAD (per month)
- TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan — 248 CAD (per year)
Requirements for applicants
- Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
- English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 or higher is strongly recommended for students pursuing Education or a major in Geography and Environmental Studies, Sociology or Psychology
About the university
The success of our students is our top goal here at Thompson Rivers University. Our varied community, personalized student services, opportunities for real-world application, and adaptable curriculum give each student the tools they need to succeed.
TRU has approximately 140 on-campus programs and over 60 Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Co-op work terms, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other programs give our students the chance to put their knowledge into practice under the supervision of approachable faculty mentors. Our open, adaptable classroom encourages exploration, production, and discovery. Our students do, too.
Our Mission
TRU is a comprehensive, learner-centered, sustainable university that provides high-quality, adaptable education, training, research, and scholarship to its local, national, and worldwide student body and the communities it serves.
Our Campuses
Located in the southern interior of British Columbia, TRU's Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses lie in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples.
