Geography — Bachelor of Arts University of the Fraser Valley

Program Description

Study geography to explore the link between people and their environment and take wide-ranging forays into history, politics, economy, culture, and science. Geography's emphasis on addressing real-world issues, such as immigration, climate change, economic trade, land use, and sustainability, can lead to a career where you have a positive impact on the world. UFV offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a minor, extended minor, major, or honours in Geography. The program provides you with a comprehensive introduction to human, physical, and regional geography. In the last two years of your Geography major, you can choose to specialize in Environmental Science, Global Studies, or Urban Studies and Planning to prepare for a specific field of employment. As a geography student at UFV, you have the opportunity to work with expert faculty to pursue original, lab- and field-based research as early as your first year, in topics as diverse as urban planning, food security, global development, and climate change. In addition, optional paid co-op work placements throughout your studies can help you gain valuable work experience and get references for employment or graduate studies.

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