Discover the undergraduate programs offered by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics.

Inquiring minds

Gain a deeper understanding of our world! Our programs provide you with a holistic and multi-faceted understanding of our world, and the issues our environment, people and planet face today. You’ll come out of our programs with the knowledge and hands-on skills that will make you highly employable.

We ensure you have the most useful learning experience through classes that provided computer-based geographical analysis skills and fieldwork experience in addition to conventional lectures. Learn to use technologies such as cartography and geomatics to solve geographical questions, and gain unforgettable field experience in Canada’s north and around the globe.

We also provide several options to enhance your learning experience. The Environmental Studies programs were traditionally bilingual with mandatory language requirements, but now you have the choice to study in English, or in French, or both! You can also choose to participate in the CO-OP program, where you get four paid internships. You can come out of your degree with real work experience, making you much more employable and giving you a big head start on your career.

Undergraduate programs

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Environmental Studies

This program will guide you in the study of current environmental issues, such as climate change, biodiversity, and pollution.

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Geography

Consider Geography if you are interested in an all-encompassing perspective on current global change issues.

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Geomatics and Spatial Analysis

From producing more efficient transit schedules to mapping disease outbreaks, geomatics plays an essential role in supporting decision makers.

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Physical geography and geomatics (BA or BSC)

This immersive program combines classroom instruction with laboratory activities and outdoor field courses.

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Microprogram in Anthropocene

These microprogram courses will introduce you to the science of global environmental challenges and foster discussions about their causes and relevance to society.

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Microprogram in Geomatics

Geomatics is a rapidly expanding branch of geography, with concrete applications in areas such as healthcare planning, epidemiology and urban planning.

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Microprogram in Urban Studies

Learn skills in reading, research, writing and critical thinking that will be valuable in all aspects of your life ahead.

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Directed Research: Undergraduates Turning Interests into Expertise

The Directed Research courses, GEG4019 and ENV4000, offered to undergraduate students in our department, provide a supervised introduction to the research process. Serving as capstone experiences, these courses enable students to explore a subject of personal interest in depth during their final undergraduate year. Additionally, the Directed Research offers students valuable insights into graduate-level studies, and many students use this opportunity as a foundation for subsequent MA/MSc programs. Directed Research courses are elective options available to students in all GEG and ENV Honours and Major programs.
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Graduate programs

The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics offers a graduate-level Microprogram as well as Master’s of Arts and Master's of Science programs.

Contact us

Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

Simard Hall, room 047
60 University
Ottawa ON Canada  K1N 6N5
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Tel.: 613-562-5725
[email protected]

Office hours

Monday to Friday
From 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
From 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
(June to August: closed at 3:30 p.m.)