Program & Course Information

Program Overview

The Department of Geography and Environment at Western offers dynamic graduate programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and two Master's degrees: Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc). These programs offer the opportunity for advanced education in a broad array of geographic knowledge, research, and applied skills.

Graduate students benefit from a combination of:

  • Formal instruction and seminar discussions
  • One-on-one faculty supervision
  • Field experiences across the globe
  • Opportunities to develop and refine communication, teaching, and research skills

Our graduates pursue careers in academia, education, government, and industry.

Degree Options

We also support interdisciplinary learning through Collaborative Specializations and career development through Internship Programs offered by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.