CA$7,920/Yr
CA$7,920 /Yr
- MSc in Geography at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the Department of Geography.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- Students will work on important issues affecting society today, like conservation and the changing climate’s effect on human systems.
- UVic’s location on Vancouver Island gives students easy access to marine and alpine ecosystems, freshwater wetlands, rivers, lakes, and a temperate rainforest for fieldwork.
- This degree is research-focused (i.e., thesis or dissertation option) and is supplemented by nominal coursework designed to build knowledge and enhance research- and career-related skills.
- The program involves students in coursework and research proposal development in year one, followed by independent research pursuits and thesis writing in year two.
- The MSc program consists of a minimum of 19 units.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For September Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$7920 (CAD 7920) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room And Board | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
Total Cost | CA$13323 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$6177 (CAD 6177) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an undergraduate degree in geography or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average of 6.0/9.0 (B+ average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in geography or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Climate Change Analyst
- Geospatial Analyst
- Geomorphologist
- GIS Specialist
- Climatologist
- Hydrologist
- Location Analyst
- Meteorologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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