The Master’s in Geography (MA) at Brock University is a 2 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Brock University, located in St. Catharines, Ontario, is a renowned Canadian institution known for its exceptional academic programs and vibrant campus life. With a history spanning over 50 years, Brock offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across various disciplines, including business, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and health sciences. The university prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and experiential education. Brock University is committed to the success of its students, offering numerous research opportunities, community engagement initiatives, and state-of-the-art facilities, including its own winery and performing arts center.
Geography at Brock offers an advanced education in geographical approaches to understanding social and human/environmental relations, with emphasis on how contemporary processes affect spatial relations across a range of scales from the local to the global. Students are trained to develop rigorous understandings of geographical processes through the examination of various current theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, and applied topics. Show less
Brock University is a dynamic and comprehensive Canadian institution located in St. Catharines, Ontario. Established in 1964, Brock has grown into a highly respected university with a reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. With over 19,000 students, Brock offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and health sciences. The university's commitment to experiential learning and research opportunities allows students to gain practical skills and contribute to cutting-edge discoveries. Brock's dedicated faculty and staff provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment, nurturing the growth and success of its students. The campus itself is vibrant and welcoming, boasting modern facilities, beautiful green spaces, and state-of-the-art amenities. As a hub of creativity and knowledge, Brock University is dedicated to inspiring and empowering its students to become future leaders and make a positive impact on society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
