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Our program is one of the best in Canada, with exceptional faculty and students actively engaged in research in the Toronto area, across Canada,  and around the world. At the Master's level, we have relatively low course requirements, as we emphasize fieldwork and research training.

Master's

Our MA and MSc graduates use their training to find work in diverse areas including environmental policy, immigrant and refugee service, sustainable tourism, the public sector (including positions in government ministries of labour and development, and on city council), peace organizations, and high school and college teaching.

Doctoral

Our PhD graduates have been particularly successful in finding academic positions, including postdoctoral fellowships and jobs as professors, in Canada and around the world.

Our program is among the best in Canada, with exceptional faculty and students actively engaged in research both in the Toronto area and around the world. At the Master level, we have relatively low course requirements, as we emphasize fieldwork and research training.

MA in Critical Human Geography and MSc in Physical Geography

Two-year degree (Full-time)

Field Research encouraged

Four courses required + Thesis OR Six courses required + MRP

Our program is among the best in Canada, with exceptional faculty and students actively engaged in research both in the Toronto area and around the world. At the PhD level, you will complete courses and comprehensives within two years, leaving the rest of your time focused on your research and publishing.

PhD in Critical Human Geography or Physical Geography

Four to six year degree

Comprehensives completed in 5 semesters

Field Research encouraged

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The Graduate Program in Geography at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.