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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
|---|---|---|
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 65%“65%+” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — |
| What you study | Human GeographyPhysical Geography | GeologyHuman GeographyPhysical Geography |
| What it is | Geography at Wilfrid Laurier is the study of both human societies and natural systems — how people organize themselves across space, and how climate, landforms, and ecosystems shape the world. The program lets you choose between emphasizing human geography (cities, cultures, economics, politics) or physical geography (weather, geology, water), or blend both. A co-op option lets you gain work experience in fields like urban planning, environmental consulting, or government during your degree, which suits students who want to test career paths while studying. | A BA in Geography covers the physical Earth — landforms, climate, ecosystems — alongside human systems like culture, economics, and cities. You'll study both natural processes and how people shape and live in different places. It suits students curious about why the world works the way it does and interested in solving real-world problems across environment and society. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | geography | earth sciencegeography |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Environmental Science/Environmental Studies70%+
- Géographie (4 ans)70–80%+
- Géographie physique et géomatique (4 ans – majeure)70–80%+
- Geography (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)70–80%+
- Geography and the Environment (includes Environmental Science and Studies) (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70%+
- Physical Geography and Geomatics (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)70–80%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.