The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Geography at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is designed for students eager to understand and address complex urban issues. This four-year Human Geography degree focuses on the dynamic interplay between human activity and the urban environment, equipping you with essential skills in qualitative and quantitative methods, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and research design. You will explore contemporary challenges in economic, social, political, and urban geography, alongside critical topics like natural hazards and environmental geography, preparing you for a world that increasingly demands informed and capable professionals.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured to build your expertise progressively over four years. You will engage with core courses in human and physical geography, urban studies, and regional geography, complemented by practical skills development. In your third and fourth years, you will apply your knowledge through service and research projects, culminating in a capstone experience focused on research design and current geographic issues. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of urban dynamics and the practical skills to pursue careers in urban planning, environmental management, policy analysis, or further graduate studies.