Welcome to McGill Geography
Geography is the study of physical environments and human habitats. It deals with people and places. It covers issues such as global warming and climate change, food and water resources, management of ecosystems, human health, regional economic disparities, urban infrastructure, native land claims and permafrost problems. Both a physical and a social science, it provides a unique opportunity to obtain a broad exposure to modes of analyzing the many environmental and situational problems of contemporary society. Our department is based in the Faculty of Science and offers degrees at the Bachelors (B.A., B.Sc, & B.A.Sc.), Masters (M.A. & M.Sc), and Ph.D. levels.
Undergraduate Geography
The Department offers a range of undergraduate programs, courses, and learning resources.
Graduate Geography
The Department offers graduate programs leading to a Master’s of Arts (MA), a Master’s of Science (MSc), or a doctorate (Ph.D.).
Geospectives Seminar Series
- 19 Jan
Sea ice conditions in the Northwest Passage (Stephen Howell, Environment and Climate Change Canada)
- 26 Jan
State sovereignty, personal sovereignty, and the challenge of data colonialism (Paul Adams, University of Texas at Austin)
- 16 Feb
How immigrants reshape cities: Simulating urban diversity with geospatial agent-based modeling (Liliana Perez, Université de Montréal)
- 16 Mar
Alexandra Lesnikowski, Concordia University - Title TBA
- 23 Mar
Competing land-use regimes and social-ecological transformation in the Gran Chaco (Yann Polain de Waroux, McGill University)
News
Geography graduate elected to Brossard City Council
Published: 12 Dec 2025Two McGill Geographers Ranked Among the World’s Most Influential Researchers
Published: 3 Dec 2025McGill Geographers Weigh In on Canada’s AI Task Force
Published: 9 Oct 2025McGill Geography Faculty Awarded Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants to Tackle Sustainability Challenges
Published: 8 Oct 2025Making Sense of ‘Left Behind Places’ in Canada
Published: 3 Oct 2025Research on Mennonite colonies cited in The Economist!
Published: 1 Oct 2025
Life after McGill
Our program prepares students for a diverse range of careers, as well as further graduate and professional study.
