Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- Faculty of Environmental and Urban ChangeField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- MAAwards
- $18,825Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Geography Our recognized strength is in both biophysical processes and in critical human geography. Your fellow students are engaged in fieldwork from the High Arctic to South Africa to Southeast Asia, as well as in York’s hydrology, GIS/remote sensing, climatology and biogeochemistry labs.
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You’ll join a group of 65 students supervised by more than 30 professors whose area of expertise is linked to research institutes including the City Institute, Global Labour Research Center, the Centre for Refugee Studies, the Centre for Feminist Research, York Centre for Asian Research, and the Centre for Research on Latin America & the Caribbean. All of our graduate student receive financial support in the form of assistantships or scholarships. Most of our students also receive support for their fieldwork from graduate faculty members' research grants. Areas of interest include biogeography, migration, wetlands, political ecology, global connections, place and identity, GIS and remote sensing, feminist geography, urbanism, northern environments, international development, political economy, transnationalism, and labour. The spirit of sustainability and social justice animates the research work conducted by the community of graduate faculty and current students. The Geography Graduate Student Association has an active social program and promotes the interests of Geography graduates in the University. See Program’s Website
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeFull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum required GPA: B (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Major research paper OR Thesis. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) (PhD) 3 recommendation(s) (MA, MSc) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MA/MSc: Statement of research interests (250 words) Resumé or CV, including a list of courses in which you are enrolled at present and/or employment since the award of your most recent university degree. PhD: Statement of research interests (500 words) Major paper or thesis chapter (30-page maximum) Resumé or CV · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$18,825 CAD / year≈ $13,842 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsYork's Faculty of Graduate Studies publishes Standard Funding Packages by Program; this programme is listed there as 'Geography (MA, MSc)' with International Funding: Yes (Domestic Funding: Yes). York's graduate funding model offers a minimum funding commitment that 'Covers tuition, and is indexed to increases in tuition fees'; a component of it is the York Graduate Fellowship, which 'Varies between domestic and international students to reflect differential fees'. It applies only to full-time students who are offered a funding commitment on admission; there is no separate application. SourcesView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Deadline - Fall (Full-time Applicants Only): 2027-01-15
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Geography - MA cost?
CAD 18,825 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Major research paper OR Thesis. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) (PhD) 3 recommendation(s) (MA, MSc) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MA/MSc: Statement of research interests (250 words) Resumé or CV, including a list of courses in which you are enrolled at present and/or employment since the award of your most recent university degree. PhD: Statement of research interests (500 words) Major paper or thesis chapter (30-page maximum) Resumé or CV · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
Is there a scholarship?
York's Faculty of Graduate Studies publishes Standard Funding Packages by Program; this programme is listed there as 'Geography (MA, MSc)' with International Funding: Yes (Domestic Funding: Yes). York's graduate funding model offers a minimum funding commitment that 'Covers tuition, and is indexed to increases in tuition fees'; a component of it is the York Graduate Fellowship, which 'Varies between domestic and international students to reflect differential fees'. It applies only to full-time students who are offered a funding commitment on admission; there is no separate application. Sources View scholarship page
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