University of Saskatchewan Geography

Location

Department of Geography and Planning
Kirk Hall Building
117 Science Place
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C8
Canada

Contact

Website: http://artsandscience.usask.ca/geography/
Tel: (306) 966-5654
Graduate Chair e-mail: cherie.westbrook@usask.ca
Department Acting Head e-mail: b.noble@usask.ca

Program Information

• M.A. or M.Sc.
  • Encouraged to complete in 2 years (5-year maximum)
  • Minimum of 12 credit units of graduate coursework, attendance of a graduate seminar, fulfillment of a residency requirement of 1 year, submission and defense of a thesis based on original research
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• Ph.D.
  • Encouraged to complete in 3 years (6-year maximum)
  • Minimum of 6 credit units of graduate coursework, attendance of a graduate seminar, fulfillment of a residency requirement of 2 years, completion of a comprehensive exam, and submission and defense of a thesis based on original research
  • May also be required to write a qualifying exam -- may be waived if the committee feels that the student’s background warrants it
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• Research Areas
  • Environmental Studies, Policy, Management, and Assessment
  • Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing
  • Hydrological and Ecohydrological Processes and Modeling
  • Landscape Analysis and Environmental Change
  • Regional, Urban and Watershed Planning
  • Aboriginal and Health Studies

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Admission Requirements

General

• Applicants recommended to contact faculty that are doing research in an area that interests them before beginning a formal application
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Academic Requirements

• MSc
  • Degree: Equivalent of a University of Saskatchewan 4-year BA or BSc degree
  • GPA: average of at least 70% over the last 2 years of undergraduate program
• PhD
  • Degree: M.A. or M.Sc. degree in Geography or a cognate subject
  • GPA: average of at least 70% over the last 2 years of graduate program

Supporting Documents

• Online application (Graduate (B) Fall term start - September)
• Three confidential letters of recommendation
  • 2 of your referees must be persons under whom you've studied
  • 1 referee may be either a person whom you have worked professionally under, or under whom you've studied
• Transcripts (Preliminary Statement of Marks)
  • unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended (including grading key/legend)
• Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• Application fee of $90
• Statement of research interests

Timeline

• Application deadline for September entry: February 15th
  • Applications submitted after may still be approved, however, opportunities for funding will be fewer
• Students who apply by December 2nd will have the greatest opportunity for scholarships

Tuition 2018-2019

• Canadian students: $1379.00/ term = $4137.00 total per academic year
• International students: $2178.82/ term = $6536.46 total per academic year

Funding

All successful applicants for graduate studies in the Department are considered for support or scholarship on the basis of merit. No separate application is required.
For more information on Scholarships, click here. For more information on Graduate Financial Support, click here.

• MSc
  • USask Graduate Scholarships, Department of Geography and Planning Scholarships with Service, or Graduate Teaching Fellowships are granted annually
    • The present value of these awards is ~$15,500/year
    • To be eligible for scholarship funding, students must obtain at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study
  • The College of Graduate Studies and Research offers a Dean’s Scholarship ($18,000)
    • Must have a minimum 85% average in each of the last 2 years of study
  • Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships & awards
• PhD
  • USask Graduate Scholarships, Department of Geography and Planning Scholarships with Service, or Graduate Teaching Fellowships are granted annually
    • The present value of these awards is ~$18,500/ year
  • The College of Graduate Studies and Research offers a Dean’s Scholarship ($20,000) ***Must have a minimum 85% average in each of the last 2 years of study
  • Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships & awards