- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 45.0701
- Duration
- 4 year bachelor degree
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Climate Science and Ecology
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A four year honours science degree in physical geography, covering geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, remote sensing, quantitative spatial analysis and field measurement technique.
Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) is the physical and quantitative counterpart to the arts stream, weighting measurement and modelling over human and regional geography.
Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) is taught on the Symons campus at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and Trent is a public university and a designated learning institution. Because Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement, so completing Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours), and the university issues it with the letter of acceptance.
Entry to Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) is Grade 12 or Class 12 at 70 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) is recorded at CAD 35,000 a year with a CAD 92.25 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours). Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) lists five entry windows, in September and January to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 86 overall with at least 20 in writing and no minimum on the other sections; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 92.25 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Science in Geography (Honours) is a degree at a public university, so it is exempt from the field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Ontario attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Environmental Analyst: consultancy and assessment firms
- GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist: mapping and monitoring
- Hydrological Technician: water agencies
- Climate Data Analyst: research and policy teams
- Field Scientist: survey programmes
- Graduate Study: physical geography and earth science
Reality check: the technical skills in remote sensing and spatial analysis are what employers hire for, so treat the software courses as the core of the degree.
About Trent University - Peterborough
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #1501
- Established
- 1964
- Reference No.
- O19395164223
