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| + | ==Location== | ||
| + | Graduate Programs<br> | ||
| + | Department of Geography<br> | ||
| + | Simon Fraser University<br> | ||
| + | 8888 University Drive<br> | ||
| + | Burnaby, B.C., V5A 1S6<br> | ||
| + | Canada | ||
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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
Website: http://www.sfu.ca/geography/<br> | Website: http://www.sfu.ca/geography/<br> | ||
| − | Tel: (778) 782- | + | Tel: (778) 782-3321<br> |
| − | + | E-mail: geog-info@sfu.ca | |
| + | Graduate program chair e-mail: blomley@sfu.ca | ||
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| + | ==Program Information== | ||
| + | *MSc | ||
| + | *MA | ||
| + | *PhD | ||
| + | *Research Areas: | ||
| + | **Human Geography | ||
| + | **Earth Systems Dynamics | ||
| + | **Spatial and Geographic Information Science | ||
| + | **For more information, click [http://www.sfu.ca/geography/research.html here]. | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
| − | + | *Potential applicants should contact potential supervisors directly (concerning research interests and potential funding opportunities) | |
| − | * | + | **Indicate your preferred potential supervisor(s) in your application |
| + | **For a list of faculty members, click [http://www.sfu.ca/geography/people/faculty/ here]. | ||
===Academic Requirements=== | ===Academic Requirements=== | ||
| − | *B.Sc. in Geography or related discipline | + | *MSc/MA |
| − | * | + | **Degree: |
| − | For more information, | + | ***MA: undergraduate degree in geography or a related social science |
| + | ***MSc: B.Sc. in Geography or a related discipline | ||
| + | **undergraduate cGPA of 3.25 | ||
| + | *PhD | ||
| + | **Degree: normally an M.A. or M.Sc. in Geography or a related discipline (however, it is possible to enter the Ph.D. program without a prior graduate degree) | ||
| + | ***Students admitted to the Ph.D. program without an appropriate background may be required to make up specified courses | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.sfu.ca/geography/graduate-studies/information-for-applicants/admission.html here]. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Supporting Documents=== |
| − | * | + | *Online application [https://sims.sfu.ca/psp/csprd_1/SFUGAAPP/HRMS/c/SFU_ADMISSIONS.SFU_GA_APPLICATION.GBL? here] |
| − | * | + | **Application fee: $90 (students with Canadian transcripts) or $125 (students with international transcripts), paid by credit card (Master Card or Visa) |
| − | For more information, | + | *Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, mailed to the location listed above (envelopes sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution) |
| + | **In addition to digital transcripts uploaded to the online application | ||
| + | **International applicants must provide both original language transcripts and degree certificate, and certified English translations | ||
| + | *References: Three confidential letters of reference | ||
| + | **Applicants should contact their referees prior to applying, then provide contact information on the application | ||
| + | *CV, via online application | ||
| + | *Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language must take the TOEFL | ||
| + | **For minimum test scores, click [http://www.sfu.ca/geography/graduate-studies/information-for-applicants/applying-to-the-program.html here]. | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.sfu.ca/geography/graduate-studies/information-for-applicants/applying-to-the-program.html here]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Timeline== |
| − | * | + | *September entry: January 22 |
| − | * | + | *January entry: September 15 |
| − | ** | + | **Entry in the January semester is possible under special circumstances in the PhD program |
| − | + | Late applications are possible, but access to funding (scholarships, TA positions, etc.) may be limited or unavailable.<br> | |
| − | + | If it is past the deadline but you are still interested in applying, please contact the faculty member(s) of interest and the Graduate Secretary. | |
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| − | == | + | ==Tuition 2018-2019== |
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*Full time Canadian: $1,661.60 (per term) | *Full time Canadian: $1,661.60 (per term) | ||
For more information, see [http://students.sfu.ca/calendar/student-info/grad-tuition-fees.html here] | For more information, see [http://students.sfu.ca/calendar/student-info/grad-tuition-fees.html here] | ||
[[Category:Simon Fraser University|Geography]] | [[Category:Simon Fraser University|Geography]] | ||
[[Category:Geography]] | [[Category:Geography]] | ||
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| + | ==Funding== | ||
| + | *limited major entrance scholarships for exceptional applicants (to be nominated, you are strongly encouraged to submit your application by mid-January) | ||
Revision as of 19:39, 29 December 2018
Location
Graduate Programs
Department of Geography
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, B.C., V5A 1S6
Canada
Contacts
Website: http://www.sfu.ca/geography/
Tel: (778) 782-3321
E-mail: geog-info@sfu.ca
Graduate program chair e-mail: blomley@sfu.ca
Program Information
- MSc
- MA
- PhD
- Research Areas:
- Human Geography
- Earth Systems Dynamics
- Spatial and Geographic Information Science
- For more information, click here.
Admission Requirements
- Potential applicants should contact potential supervisors directly (concerning research interests and potential funding opportunities)
- Indicate your preferred potential supervisor(s) in your application
- For a list of faculty members, click here.
Academic Requirements
- MSc/MA
- Degree:
- MA: undergraduate degree in geography or a related social science
- MSc: B.Sc. in Geography or a related discipline
- undergraduate cGPA of 3.25
- Degree:
- PhD
- Degree: normally an M.A. or M.Sc. in Geography or a related discipline (however, it is possible to enter the Ph.D. program without a prior graduate degree)
- Students admitted to the Ph.D. program without an appropriate background may be required to make up specified courses
- Degree: normally an M.A. or M.Sc. in Geography or a related discipline (however, it is possible to enter the Ph.D. program without a prior graduate degree)
For more information, click here.
Supporting Documents
- Online application here
- Application fee: $90 (students with Canadian transcripts) or $125 (students with international transcripts), paid by credit card (Master Card or Visa)
- Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, mailed to the location listed above (envelopes sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution)
- In addition to digital transcripts uploaded to the online application
- International applicants must provide both original language transcripts and degree certificate, and certified English translations
- References: Three confidential letters of reference
- Applicants should contact their referees prior to applying, then provide contact information on the application
- CV, via online application
- Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language must take the TOEFL
- For minimum test scores, click here.
For more information, click here.
Timeline
- September entry: January 22
- January entry: September 15
- Entry in the January semester is possible under special circumstances in the PhD program
Late applications are possible, but access to funding (scholarships, TA positions, etc.) may be limited or unavailable.
If it is past the deadline but you are still interested in applying, please contact the faculty member(s) of interest and the Graduate Secretary.
Tuition 2018-2019
- Full time Canadian: $1,661.60 (per term)
For more information, see here
Funding
- limited major entrance scholarships for exceptional applicants (to be nominated, you are strongly encouraged to submit your application by mid-January)
