Associate of Arts - Geography and the Environment (Optional Co-op)

700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada | Public University | Established 1970

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About this course
Duration 24 Months
Level Associate's Degree
Description

The Associate of Arts in Geography is a first step to a career as an environmental consultant, urban planner, meteorologist, park ranger, development worker, geoscientist, cartographer, real estate developer, statistician and much more. In this program, students will study the physical and social features of the earth, and examine people’s relationships with natural and human-built environments. Geography bridges the natural and social sciences, spanning a variety of fields, such as economics, urban studies, policing and law, earth sciences, biology and environmental studies. Thus, geographers are well-equipped to study and help tackle contemporary challenges, including climate change, natural hazards, habitat destruction, food security, waste and resource management, rapid urbanization and refugee movements, to name a few.

Many geography courses include experiential learning opportunities inside classrooms and open labs, as well as off campus with field trips to local natural and human-built environments. This field work gives students the chance to conduct research, collect data and observe phenomena out in the field using specialized equipment.

A Geography Associate of Arts Degree can lead into a Geography Major or Minor Bachelor of Arts Degree program at a university. Many universities prefer candidates with an Associate Degree and will accept students at a lower grade point average. In most cases, this degree will allow students to transfer to the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program at other universities.

Geography majors can complete degrees in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Studies, Resource Management, Earth Sciences, Urban Studies, Habitat Restoration, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Information Systems, Community Development and Sustainability Planning at most universities.

Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. For information contact the Co-operative Education Office.

Note: Campus location may vary between years depending on program availability. 

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 18,000
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Students' Union Fee CAD 113
Student Activity Fees CAD 102
Registration and Service Fees CAD 71
DCSU Health and Dental Plan Fees CAD 250
U-Pass Fee CAD 340
Cost of Living CAD 12,960

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School

Min GPA: 60.0% Convert grades

English Proficiency Requirements:

Exams
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 83
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110

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University City 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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Population of City 0
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