Overview

The Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies degree at Concordia University Montréal examines the complex nature of interactions between humans and the environment and looks at how to develop more sustainable livelihoods and settlements. Course materials draw on a variety of social science perspectives and GIS mapping to address issues that arise while developing the natural environment.

Features

Students gain invaluable experience in their field of research through a 200-hour work placement in the private sector, research labs, non-profit organizations or the government. Students are required to give lectures after completing a teaching seminar with the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Our faculty have received the highest honours from the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars and the Canada Research Chairs Program, and have expertise in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Pedagogical Training

Experiential Learning

Research Proposal Seminar

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Climate Change and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Economics & Policy Urban Planning View 11 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

MA or MSc in Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field of study from a recognized university.

Admission is contingent on the availability of an appropriate faculty member in the Department to serve as supervisor.

Proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22330 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4810 CAD / year

≈ 4810 CAD / year

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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