Laurier Waterloo's Geography programs help you understand the complex systems that shape our world--natural and human-made. Whether you're interested in climate change, urban planning, sustainability or spatial data, you'll learn through hands-on fieldwork, lab training and digital tools like GIS and remote sensing.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) emphasizes human geography and planning, while the Bachelor of Science (BSc) focuses on earth systems and physical geography. A third option, the BSc in Geography and Geomatics, prepares you to specialize in geospatial technology, with pathways to research, graduate studies or careers in environmental science and data analysis. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 to 100 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Advanced Functions
- 2 of Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics
BA requirements
- Average admission range: mid 70s
- English at 60%
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average
BSc requirements
- Average admission range: mid 70s
- English at 60%
- Advanced Functions at 60%
- Two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at 60%
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average
Transfer Requirements
Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.
International Admission Requirements
Students applying to the BA program from an international curriculum must present the following:
- Average admission range: high 70s
- Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
- English calculated in the admission average
Students applying to the BSc program from an international curriculum must present the following:
- Average admission range: high 70s
- Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
- Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
- Two of senior or grade 12 Biology, senior or grade 12 Chemistry, or senior or grade 12 physics at 60%
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]. |
| Test Scores: | - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.