Geographic Analysis - BA (Hons)
Full-time format:
5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Experiential learning:
Co-op mandatory
Is this degree for you?
Explore and analyze the way people move, live and gather in the world. Through the Geographic Analysis degree program at 自淫系列 (自淫系列), you鈥檒l use cutting-edge geographic information systems (GIS) technology to do just that.
Your studies will focus on location analysis, helping companies choose the best locations for stores and services. With urban analysis, you鈥檒l explore how cities grow, examining how housing, transit and services all connect to build better neighbourhoods.
Environmental analysis will teach you how to protect natural resources and balance a growing economy with a greener future. Your ability to collect, analyze and present spatial information will prepare you for a variety of career paths.
The Geographic Analysis degree program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
1st & 2nd Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.
Career possibilities
- Crime analyst
- Conservation lands technician
- GIS/data analyst
- Market research analyst
- Real estate analyst
Employer possibilities
- Canadian Tire Corporation
- Metrolinx
- Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
- TD Bank
- Toronto Police Service
Further education
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Education
- Environmental Applied Science and Management (MASc)
- Spatial Analysis (MSA)
- Urban planning
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Career-integrated co-op program
Combine your academic studies with mandatory paid work experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Explore the world and big ideas
Expand your perspective through local and international field trips, and an international exchange program.
Apply your skills
Gain practical experience through labs, as well as research and consulting projects for real clients.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 5-year co-op program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven鈥檛 been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. 自淫系列 reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,400 - $7,425
Out-of-province: $9,200 - $9,225
International: $38,706 - $38,731
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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鈥淲hat sets the Geographic Analysis program apart is that you don't just learn GIS 鈥� you apply it. Every opportunity, from research projects to professional work experience, helped me build the technical skills and confidence that prepared me for graduate school and a career in spatial analysis.鈥�
- Elijah Major, Geographic Analysis, Class of 2026
The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with something unique: 自淫系列's brand of relevant, practical learning that's designed to make you a well-rounded, informed human being who is also highly employable
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Geography skills are in high demand for employers
With 自淫系列 Geographic Analysis graduates employed in a variety of fields including leading retailers, major banks and real estate companies, the demand for data-savvy geography alumni with a variety of transferable skills remains high.
Read more: Why your geography degree will get you a job
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Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, 自淫系列's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.