Geography and Environmental Studies Major,
Bachelor of Arts
Highlights
Learn from strong teaching and research expertise about sustainable urban and rural landscapes, environmental geography, economic geography, hydrology, climatology, geomorphology and emerging geomatic technologies, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Careers
For those interested in pursuing a career or further study in education, urban and regional planning, environmental consulting, policy development, environmental law, water resources research, mine reclamation, environmental assessment, and earth science, including hydrology, meteorology and geomorphology.
Admission Requirements
Open admission
- Admission to Bachelor of Arts
- Completion of no fewer than 21 credits in lower-level geography courses, either at TRU or at other accredited institutions.
Students usually declare a major before the beginning of their third year of courses, but they must meet specific lower-level requirements to be admitted. All candidates are assigned a Major Program Advisor. Students are expected to meet with their advisor to ensure that they qualify and that appropriate courses are selected.
Admission into the Geography and Environmental Studies Major Honours program option requires completion of the lower-level requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00
If you don’t meet the requirements
High school graduates can apply and be admitted to this program while upgrading at TRU.
Mature students without a high school diploma (or equivalent) can work towards completing their BC High School Graduation Diploma while in this program through TRU courses.
Students who do not qualify for mature student status can apply for the TRU University Preparation program to complete their BC High School Graduation Diploma.
» Talk to a student recruiter about your options. You may be eligible for free tuition. Or learn more about upgrading.
Next Steps
Apply to this program Visit the program website View program information package
Contact
Specific questions about this program?
Email: admissions@tru.ca
Phone: 250-828-5036
International students with specific questions about this program?
Email: iapply@tru.ca
Phone: 250-828-5252
Program Details
- Credential
- Bachelor of Arts, Major in Geography and Environmental Studies
- Delivery
- Kamloops
- Length
- 4 years
- Intake dates
- Sep Jan May
- International
- Open to international applicants