Program Overview for Phd in Geography in Canada:
In geography, you can study for a master's degree (MA or MSc) or doctorate that suits your research interests. It will address important issues that affect today's society, such as the protection and impact of climate change on human systems. Your degree will focus on research and will be supplemented by courses.
Focus your research on the fields of human geography, physical geography, human-environment interaction, or geoinformatics. UVic is located on Vancouver Island, allowing you to easily visit marine and alpine ecosystems, freshwater wetlands, rivers, lakes, and temperate rainforests for excursions.
The Ph.D. degree program is research-oriented and designed to develop your expertise in a specific area of geography. You’ll complete a candidacy examination, research proposal, coursework, and your final dissertation. The Ph.D. program normally takes three years to complete.
Areas of focus
- Coastal systems
- Human geography
- Physical geography
- Resource management
- Geographic information sciences
The eligibility for Phd in Geography in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Admission to the departmental graduate program is normally granted only to students having Honours or Major degrees with first or second class standing in geography (at least a B+ average; 6.00 GPA). Students from the British Isles, for example, are expected to have obtained at least an upper second class Honours degree. A promising student lacking such qualifications may be allowed to make up for this deficiency, being required to register as an unclassified student.
As part of the application requirements for graduate programs in Geography, all applicants must submit a brief letter of intent outlining their study background and areas of research interest.
Inquiries concerning the graduate program should be addressed to the Graduate Studies Adviser, Department of Geography, via email at: gradadvisor@geog.uvic.ca. Further information about the department is available through the department’s website.
Application forms for admission, which include indicating the need for financial assistance, can be obtained directly from the Graduate Admissions and Records website.
Deadlines
There are three possible admission dates to the Geography Graduate program: September, January, and May, but completed applications must arrive three months before the expected entry date for Canadian applications. Because of visa requirements, international students should complete the application process at least six months in advance. If a student is completing an undergraduate program, a letter of degree completion will be required. Applications received thereafter may be considered, providing space is available or will be considered for admission on the following admission date.
If a student has completed a core course or one similar topic as part of an earlier degree requirement, that course must be replaced by another of equal unit value. The choice, of course, must be made in consultation with the supervisory committee. Course replacement is requested via a memo from the Supervisor to the Graduate Adviser stating justification for the request, which the Graduate Adviser must approve.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Phd in Geography to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Phd in Geography in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Geography in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$162.25 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,499.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Geography in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$126.50 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$5,182.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- You must list a potential supervisor on your application
- This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Contact the graduate secretary at geog2@uvic.ca or 250-721-7350.
Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.
Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.
UVic Fellowship Awards
- Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
- Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)
UVic Graduate Awards
- Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)
Eligibility
- The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
- Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
- Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
- Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units
Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.
- Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
- Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.
Work-study
The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a full-time student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Co-operative Education Program (co-op)
UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.
Bursaries
We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:
- Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
- In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- In good academic standing
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