PhD of Geography
- Ottawa, Canada
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Geography at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Geography can develop the ability to interpret environmental or natural-system data
- Evaluate human impacts
- And propose evidence-based approaches to resource or sustainability challenges
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Environmental Program Assistant
- Sustainability Analyst
- Agricultural Research Assistant
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive examination and a substantial thesis across human and physical geography
- Environmental studies and spatial analysis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree with B+ or better in courses including the thesis and no grade below B- (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
- Programme-specific requirements apply
- English proficiency required unless exempt
- Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in courses (including thesis)
- No grade below B-.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 5.0 writing
- Duolingo 4.5 other skills
- Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal
- Academic CV
How to apply
- Review the Geography admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,936 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Geography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Scholarships
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Geography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,936 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 5.0 writing, Duolingo 4.5 other skills, Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21).
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Geography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.