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
- 21 Feb
Justice in sustainable energy transitions (Laura Tozer, University of Toronto Scarborough)
- 28 Feb
Studentscapes, student bubbles, and studentification: What do student geographies of housing tell us about urban space? (Nick Revington, INRS-Urbanisation, Culture et Société)
- 14 Mar
Graduate student presentations
- 21 Mar
Queerburbia: LGBTQ2S placemaking in Canadian suburbs (Julie Podmore, John Abbott College (with Alison L. Bain))
- 28 Mar
Leveraging remote sensing to understand tropical ecosystems in a changing world (Elsa Ordway, University of California, Los Angeles)
News
Prof. Sara Knox and colleagues examine the hidden power of wetlands
Published: 6 Jan 2025IPCC Scholars and McGill Geography Students Advance Wetland Research for a Healthier Planet
Published: 3 Dec 2024In Memoriam: Prof. Jack Ives
Published: 31 Oct 2024Doctoral student, Morgan Sleeth, awarded second place in PhD oral presentations at CAG
Published: 30 Oct 2024Down in the Slumps: Tracing Erosion Cycles in Arctic Permafrost
Published: 24 Oct 2024Prof. Riva and PhD student Debanné investigate rising energy costs for households in rural Nova Scotia
Published: 28 Aug 2024
Life after McGill
Our program prepares students for a diverse range of careers, as well as further graduate and professional study.