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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Geography] From Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Geography)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

CA$16,225/Yr

CA$16,225 /Yr
  • BA in Geography (Major) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is offered for 4 years.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is offered on campus.
  • The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Geography is a unique, four-year Human Geography degree with an emphasis on the urban setting of human activity. 
  • Students are equipped to apply their knowledge to service and research projects incorporated into their third and fourth-year courses.
  • The program is distinguished by the scope and sequencing of its skills development coursework. Required skills courses include qualitative methods, quantitative methods, geographic thought, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and research design.
  • These skills-development courses are woven into a lively and relevant topical curriculum featuring introductory lab-science courses in physical geography; introductory and advanced human geography; economic, social, political, and urban geography; options for focused study of a variety of regions; and courses in natural hazards and environmental geography.
  • Having established a foundation of information-handling skills early in the program, students are equipped to apply their knowledge to service and research projects incorporated into their third and fourth-year courses.
  • Graduates who complete the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Geography program are able to comprehensively understand a range of contemporary urban issues and problems and possess the practical skills to address them.
  • Students have engaged citizens, well-positioned for employment in occupations requiring knowledgeable people capable of working with diverse types of information, or for further, graduate study in Geography and related fields.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition FeesCA$16225 (CAD 16225)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living ExpensesCA$11534 (CAD 11534)
Others feesCA$445 (CAD 445)
Total feesCA$16670 (CAD 16670)
Total CostCA$28649 (CAD 28649)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must require one of the following:

  • Indian Senior School Certificate (ISC)
  • Intermediate Certificate
  • Higher School Certificate
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or All India Senior School Certificate

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 
  • Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission. 

International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.


Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

110 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

2.0 / 3

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of your experience and skills.
  • English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFLIELTS,..etc.

VISA & Work Study

VISA

  • Student Visa and Visitor Visa (Optional) are required to study in Canada. 
  • The Student visa is a document that the Canadian government issues that allow foreign nationals to study at institutions in Canada.
  • A student visa is usually valid for the length of the student’s study program, plus an extra 90 days. The 90 days lets the student prepare to leave Canada or apply to extend their stay.
  • The cost of the student visa is 113 USD.
  • The students need these documents to apply for a study permit:
    • Proof of acceptance i.e The offer letter that the student received from the university.
    • Proof of identity 
    • Proof of financial support i.e Documents showing the financial status.

Career and Placement after Course

Followings are the career opportunities for the students:

  • Agricultural Manager
  • Land Economist
  • Urban Planning
  • Climatology
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
  • Emergency Management (FEMA)
  • Park Ranger (National Park Service, US Forest Service)
  • Ecologist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
aaa updatedScholarship per studentCA$ 567/Yr$567Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites admission application in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The application process for the Fall semester will begin on 1st October 2022 and continue till 1st March 2023. You can check the courses available for admission in this semester from Kwantlen Polytechnic University Courses.

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