Geographic Analysis - BA (Hons)
Full-time format:
5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Low 70s
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Experiential learning:
Co-op mandatory
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Is this degree for you?
Discover an exciting, career-focused program that explores the cutting-edge world of geographic information systems (GIS), mapping and remote sensing technology.
In the Geographic Analysis degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you'll learn how these tools help tackle modern challenges in fields like retail management, real estate development, social service planning, public health and safety and climate change.
Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op mandatory
You'll blend classroom and lab-based learning with over 1,600 hours of work experience with a required paid co-op. You'll also build your skills through labs, research and consulting projects for real clients, local and international field trips, and an international exchange. Your ability to collect, analyze and present spatial information will prepare you for a variety of career paths.
The Geographic Analysis program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.1
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
1st & 2nd Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.
Career possibilities:
- Crime analyst
- Conservation lands technician
- GIS/data analyst
- Market research analyst
- Real estate analyst
Employer possibilities:
- Canadian Tire Corporation
- Metrolinx
- Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
- TD Bank
- Toronto Police Service
Further education:
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Education
- Environmental Applied Science and Management (MASc)
- Law
- Urban Development (MPI)
Geography skills are in high demand for employers
With TMU Geographic Analysis graduates employed in a variety of fields including leading retailers, major banks and real estate companies, the demand for data-savvy geography alumni with a variety of transferable skills remains high.
Read more: Why your geography degree will get you a job
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 5-year co-op program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,287 - $7,312
Out-of-province: $8,826 - $8,851
International: $36,818 - $36,843
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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“The program prepared me for the job market by giving me the spatial tools and techniques used across the industry, which allows me to bring value to companies.”
- Malik Haynes, Geographic Analysis, Class of 2017
The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with something unique: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)'s brand of relevant, practical learning that's designed to make you a well-rounded, informed human being who is also highly employable
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.