Program Overview
The Human Geography program at UTSC is at the cutting edge of explorations into the spatiality of human activity and social inequalities. Human Geography is well placed to explore aspects of globalization, the complex relationships between society and the natural environment, as well as the social and economic issues of human land use and settlement. Students of Geography will find that it is an exciting and innovative program of study that can lead to a wide variety of careers in government, civil society and the private sector.
Complementary Programs: Major and Minor Programs in City Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Sciences, International Development Studies
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
Competencies & Skills - Manipulate and map geographic data
- Understand natural and social processes
- Spatial aspects of social marginalization
- Activism and resistance as spatial phenomena
- How land and environment are understood
- produced and contested
- Knowledge of capitalist processes
Careers for Graduates - Policy Analyst
- Urban Planner
- Research or Outreach Coordinator in NGOs
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Mapping/Data Analyst in Planning/ Construction
- GIS Analyst in Transportation Services
- Development Worker in Non-Profits
- Tourism Information Officer in Travel Services
Further Education - Geography
- Urban Planning
- Education
- Sustainability/Environment
- Public Service & Administration
- Marketing
Program Pathway
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4
Year 1
Choose Your Courses Wisely
FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY:
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Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling
breadth requirements and electives.
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Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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GGRA02H3 and
GGRA03H3 are designed to introduce you to geographic concepts such as space, scale, place, the body, and human/environment relations. You will develop critical thinking, reading, writing and research skills.
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Apply Theory to Practice
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Build your
Co-Curricular Record (CCR) by getting involved on and/or off campus; apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on
CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
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Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
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Volunteer with organizations to expand your interests — you can check listings on
CLNx.
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Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
THEORY AND CONCEPTS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY:
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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Book an appointment with your
program librarian for in-depth library research assistance.
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Apply Theory to Practice
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Attend the
Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and
full-time positions.
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Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
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Join a
Community Action Project through
DSL to apply academic learning and take action for social change through engagement opportunities in the community.
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Plan for Your Future Career
Year 3
Choose Your Courses Wisely
METHODS:
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
- Contribute your writing skills to Canadian Geographic, the country’s fourth most-read magazine. They take on interns throughout the year at their head office in Ottawa. Editorial interns write for the magazine, website and blog, fact-check articles, research and develop stories.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
- Speak with AA&CC staff to plan a potential career path.
- Check CLNx for networking events and information sessions to attend.
- Attend the UTSC Graduate & Professional School Fair in September to learn about admission requirements and application process.
Year 4
Choose Your Courses Wisely
APPLICATIONS:
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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Conduct a 12-24 week research project at universities overseas through the
Mitacs Globalink Research Award; provides $6000 for senior undergraduate and graduate students.
Apply Theory to Practice
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Expand your professional network and consider interning at
Science Horizons which supports green jobs for youth by providing wage subsidies to eligible employers to hire interns in environmental and clean technology sectors (Canada.ca >Science Horizon).
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
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Attend the AA&CC’s
Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
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Meet with your Program Supervisor/Advisor regarding applying to graduate studies; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the
AA&CC.
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Attend the
Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.