Geographic Analysis Co-op - BA (Hons)
Geographic Analysis Co-op - BA (Hons)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Low 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op mandatory
Full-time format: 5 Year
Is this degree for you?
Discover an exciting career-focused program that delves into the cutting-edge world of geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, and remote sensing technology. In the Geographic Analysis Co-op degree program, you'll explore how these tools can be used to tackle modern challenges in fields such as retail management, real estate development, social service planning, public health and safety and climate change.
You'll be ready to provide innovative solutions in a variety of fields thanks to over 1,800 hours of paid work experience throughout your degree with a mandatory co-op. You'll also benefit from hands-on labs, research and consulting projects with external clients, fieldwork including local and international field trips, and opportunities for international exchange.
The Geographic Analysis Co-op program is one of 11 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.2
“The program prepared me for the job market by giving me the spatial tools and techniques used across the industry, which allows me to bring value to companies.”
- Malik Haynes, Geographic Analysis, Class of 2017
Spotlight
Geography skills are in high demand for employers
With TMU Geographic Analysis Co-op graduates employed in a variety of fields including leading retailers, major banks and real estate companies, the demand for data-savvy geography alumni with a variety of transferable skills remains high.
Read more: Why your geography degree will get you a job
After you graduate with this degree
🎓 Further education:
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Education
- Environmental Applied Science and Management (MASc)
- Law
- Urban Development (MPI)
Career possibilities:
- Crime analyst
- Conservation lands technician
- GIS/data analyst
- Market research analyst
- Real estate analyst
💼 Employer possibilities:
- Canadian Tire Corporation
- Metrolinx
- Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
- TD Bank
- Toronto Police Service
Academic requirements
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,239 - $7,264
Out-of-province students: $8,415 - $8,440
International students: $35,075 - $35,100
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
1st & 2nd Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.
Faculty of Arts
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
- Updated December 2024: As of November 2024, the number of bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation increased from 10 to 11.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.