Geography (GEOG)
About Geography
Geography is a broad, holistic discipline; both a natural and a social science because it examines people and their environment and serves as a bridge between physical and cultural processes. Human geography is concerned with the political, economic, social, and cultural processes and resource practices that create spatial patterns and define particular places. Physical geography integrates disciplines such as climatology, geomorphology, geology, biology, hydrology, ecology, soil science, and even marine science.
Whether considering greenhouse gas emissions, the spread of disease, or threats to biodiversity, geographers are interested in where things happen, why, and with what consequences. Our graduates go on to careers in environmental consulting, social agencies, or non-governmental organizations. Skills in Geographic Information Science (GIS) are very marketable. Students are well prepared for graduate work in social sciences, urban planning, and environmental studies at leading schools.
The Department of Geography offers programs for students pursuing B.A., B.Sc., and B.A. & Sc. degrees.
For a list of B.Sc. programs in Geography, refer to the Programs tab on this page.
To learn more about the B.A. & Sc. programs in Geography, refer to Geography.
To learn more about the B.A. programs in Geography, refer to Geography
Program Prerequisites
There are no additional prerequisites for admission to B.Sc. Geography programs beyond the general B.Sc. degree entrance requirements.
Related Programs
Interfaculty Program in Sustainability, Science and Society – Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.)
The B.A. & Sc. Interfaculty Program in Sustainability, Science and Society is offered by the Department of Geography in collaboration with the Bieler School of Environment. For more information about this program, refer to the Sustainability, Science and Society page.
Bachelor of Arts & Science students interested in this program should contact the Geography Undergraduate Advisor:
Michelle Maillet
Email: advisor.geog@mcgill.ca
Program Website: mcgill.ca/sss/
Advising Website: mcgill.ca/geography/undergraduate/advising
Interdepartmental Major in Earth System Science – Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
The B.Sc. Major in Earth System Science is an interdepartmental program offered in collaboration by the Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Geography. For more information about this program, refer to the Earth System Science (ESYS) page.
Bachelor of Science students interested in this program should contact the Earth System Science Program Advisor:
William (Bill) Minarik
Telephone: 514-398-2596
Email: william.minarik@mcgill.ca
Website: mcgill.ca/earthsystemscience
Field Study Semesters
The following are opportunities for filed study offered by the Faculty of Science. For more information, refer to the Science Internship & Field Studies Office or the McGill Abroad Office.
McGill East Africa Field Study Semester
The MEAFSS program introduces students to East Africa specifically with a view to increasing their understanding of the local environment as well as the goals, circumstances, challenges, and opportunities of people living in the areas visited.
McGill Barbados Field Study Semester
The Barbados program is offered on McGill's Caribbean campus at the Bellairs Research Institute. Students participating in the MBFSS learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, with a focus on the sustainable development of Barbados and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
McGill Panama Field Study Semester
The Panama program is a joint venture between McGill University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and addresses Latin America's social and tropical environmental issues.
Location
Department of Geography
Burnside Hall, Floors 3 to 7
805 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal QC H3A 0B9
Website: mcgill.ca/geography
Administrative Office
Burnside Hall, Room 305
Email: undergrad.geog@mcgill.ca
Undergraduate Advisor
Michelle Maillet (Academic Associate)
Burnside Hall, Room 322
Email: advisor.geog@mcgill.ca
Website: mcgill.ca/geography/undergraduate/advising