Welcome to McGill Geography
Geography is the study of physical environments and human habitats. It deals with people and places. It covers issues such as global warming and climate change, food and water resources, management of ecosystems, human health, regional economic disparities, urban infrastructure, native land claims and permafrost problems. Both a physical and a social science, it provides a unique opportunity to obtain a broad exposure to modes of analyzing the many environmental and situational problems of contemporary society. Our department is based in the Faculty of Science and offers degrees at the Bachelors (B.A., B.Sc, & B.A.Sc.), Masters (M.A. & M.Sc), and Ph.D. levels.

Undergraduate Geography
The Department offers a range of undergraduate programs, courses, and learning resources.

Graduate Geography
The Department offers graduate programs leading to a Master’s of Arts (MA), a Master’s of Science (MSc), or a doctorate (Ph.D.).
Geospectives Seminar Series
- 13 Oct
Modelling Peatland Carbon from a National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Perspective by Dr. Kelly Bona, Environment and Climate Change Canada
- 20 Oct
The Promise and Pitfalls of Extracellular Enzymes as “Bio” in “Biogeochemistry” by Prof. Andrew Margenot, Purdue University
- 27 Oct
An Introduction to One Earth and Writing for High Impact Journals by Dr. Lewis Collins, Editor-in-Chief OneEarth
- 3 Nov
The Geography of Extreme Heat, Health, and Heat Adaptation in Canada by Dr. Matthew Quick, Statistics Canada
- 10 Nov
t.b.d. by Prof. Lini Wollenberg, University of Vermont
News
Prof. Bendixen publishes commentary on Street View Imagery in Africa
Published: 21 Aug 2023In new publication, Prof. Bendixen discusses awareness of climate change in Greenland
Published: 4 Jul 2023Geography undergraduate Abigail Baran receives CAG award
Published: 27 Jun 2023Geographers participate in the Arctic Frontier Summit at McGill
Published: 12 May 2023McGill Geographers co-win the German Champion award of the Frontiers Planet Prize
Published: 22 Apr 2023McGill Geography researchers publish Nature paper on loss of wetlands
Published: 8 Feb 2023
Life after McGill

Our program prepares students for a diverse range of careers, as well as further graduate and professional study.