The Bachelor of Arts in Geography with a focus on Geomatics at Brandon University is designed for students interested in understanding the intricate relationships between the environment and society. This program emphasizes the study of landscapes, spatial relationships, and the processes that shape our world. Students will engage in practical experiences that enhance their learning and prepare them for diverse career paths in geography.
Program structure
The Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Geomatics program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The program is structured to provide students with a solid foundation in geography while allowing for hands-on experiences. Key features of the program include:
Program Length: Typically spans four years.
Opportunity to participate in a Co-operative Education Program, allowing students to gain valuable work experience.
Hands-on experience through a practicum course, where students apply their academic training to real-world projects.
Options for Directed Studies or Undergraduate Thesis courses, enabling students to explore specific interests in geography.
Featured Experiences
The Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Geomatics program at Brandon University offers several unique experiences that enhance student learning:
Access to the Centre for Geomatics, featuring advanced facilities for geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and cartography.
Practical training opportunities that significantly increase employment marketability upon graduation.
Field experiences, such as data collection in various environments, providing real-world applications of geographic concepts.
Collaboration with faculty on research projects, allowing students to delve deeper into their areas of interest.
Career Options
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Geomatics program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada. Here are some potential job options:
Urban Planner: Develops plans and programs for land use in urban areas, ensuring sustainable development and community needs are met.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist: Utilizes GIS technology to analyze spatial data and create maps for various applications, including urban planning and environmental management.
Environmental Consultant: Advises organizations on environmental best practices and compliance with regulations, often conducting assessments and impact studies.
Cartographer: Creates maps and visual representations of geographic data, working with various media and technologies to communicate information effectively.
Researcher in Geography: Engages in academic or applied research, contributing to the understanding of geographic phenomena and informing policy decisions.
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For students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Geomatics (Optional Co-op) program at Brandon University, here are the key Academic Requirements:
Official transcripts/documents must be sent directly from the granting institution or examination authority.
All documents submitted become the property of Brandon University.
Students in their final year of high school must include a letter from the Principal or designate attesting that graduation from high school will occur before the start of University.
Transcripts not in English must be translated by a certified translator along with a note indicating that the translator received documents in a sealed envelope. The original official transcript and the translation must be sent to the Admissions Office.
Secondary School Admission Requirement: Minimum five academic subjects in final year or senior exit exam with an overall average of C or higher on those subjects.
British Patterned Education (GCE): Minimum 2 Advanced (A) levels and 3 Ordinary (O) levels required with an average of C or higher on those subjects.
Two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) levels can be substituted for one Advanced (A) level course.
Certificates from Cambridge International Examinations can be verified in the office. Applicants can send high-quality images of the documents by email.
Pearson results must be sent directly from Pearson Edexcel. School copies will not be accepted.
All other GCE results must be received directly from the examination board. School copies will not be accepted.
International Baccalaureate (IB): International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum overall score of 24 points. The IB Diploma must include at least three Higher Level courses, with the remaining courses at either the Higher Level or the Standard Level.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): C5 or higher in a minimum of five subjects, including English and Mathematics.
Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
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Language Requirements
English is the primary language of instruction at Brandon University. To ensure success in academic programs, all applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Here are the accepted methods to meet the English language proficiency requirement:
Ways to Meet English Language Proficiency Requirement:
Successful completion of a three‐year secondary school program at a school where English is the language of instruction.
Successful completion of three consecutive years of full‐time post‐secondary study at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.0).
Any combination of three consecutive years of full‐time study in secondary and post‐secondary education at recognized institutions where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.0).
Graduation from a Manitoba high school with at least one Grade 12 English 40S credit with a minimum grade of 70%.
Graduation from a Canadian high school (outside Manitoba) with at least one Grade 12 English credit equivalent to Manitoba 40S with a minimum grade of 70%.
Completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) English course with a score of four (4) or greater.
Completion of Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition or Language and Composition with a score of four (4) or greater.
Completion of a recognized secondary school completion exam with minimum final grade in English subject as specified below:
Secondary School Completion Exam
Minimum Score Requirement
Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE)
C minimum on English Language
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
C minimum on English Literatures or Communication Studies
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
C minimum on A level English
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
B minimum on English
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE – results reported through WAEC)
C4 or higher on English Language
Completion of an accredited undergraduate degree from a recognized post‐secondary institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.00).
Completion of an accredited graduate degree (minimum two‐year program) from a recognized post‐secondary institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.00).
Successful completion of Brandon University’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tier 4.
Completion of a recognized English Language Assessment Test with the appropriate minimum score:
Test
Undergraduate
Graduate
C1 Advanced - The Cambridge English Advanced exam
176 (minimum 170 each component)
Not Applicable
C2 Proficiency - The Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
176 (minimum 170 each component)
176 (minimum 170 each component)
CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
60
60
CAEL CE - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
60
60
DET - Duolingo English Test
120 overall; minimum 105 on all component scores
120 overall; minimum 105 on all component scores
EAP - English for Academic Purposes at Brandon University
Successful completion of Tier 4
Successful completion of Tier 4
IELTS - International English Language Testing System (Academic); One Skill Retake results accepted
6.5 overall; minimum 6.0 on each band
6.5 overall; minimum 6.0 on each band
PTEA - Pearson Test of English Academic
58
58
TOEFL iBT - Test of English as a Foreign Language
86 overall with a minimum score of 20 in each testing section.
86 overall with a minimum score of 20 in each testing section
TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test - Test of English as a Foreign Language
Results will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Results will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Examination results must be no more than two years old at the time of submission.
Mature and Home School applicants who cannot demonstrate proficiency through any of the 12 criteria will be assessed on an individual basis in consultation with the University Registrar and Dean of the faculty/school to which they are seeking admission.
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