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
- 11 Oct
McGill Postdoctoral Researcher Talks
- 1 Nov
Natalie Koch (Syracuse University) - Authoritarian state power and green nationalism in the UAE
- 15 Nov
Roxane Maranger (Université de Montréal) - Title TBA
- 22 Nov
Luna Vives (Université de Montréal) - Liquid graveyards: Migration management and the suspension of responsibility in the European Union
News
Prof. Riva and PhD student Debanné investigate rising energy costs for households in rural Nova Scotia
Published: 28 Aug 2024Congratulations to Mike(Moshe) Dalva and Michelle Maillet for winning the Science Excellence Award this year
Published: 6 Jun 2024Camille Chaussier Jones won the best student oral presentation at the Canadian Geophysical Union Annual Meeting
Published: 6 Jun 2024Prof. Bendixen publishes commentary on Street View Imagery in Africa
Published: 21 Aug 2023
Life after McGill
Our program prepares students for a diverse range of careers, as well as further graduate and professional study.