Geography and Planning
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Human Geography
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Environmental Geography
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Environment & Energy
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Planning and Urban Geography
Geography is the study of the environments created on the earth’s surface by nature and people. The physical and biological elements of these environments, as well as their economic and social structure, historical development, spatial organization, interrelationships, management and planning form the subject matter of Geography. Geography, therefore, relates closely to other fields in natural science, social science and the humanities, and geographers take courses in these related fields along with their geography courses. Students specializing in other subjects often select one or more geography courses to deepen their understanding of the resource base, culture and economy of those parts of the world in which they are interested.
There are many programs of study available to you in geography, which include both BA and BSc degree options. These options reflect the highly diversified nature of geography and the varied career choices you have with a degree in the discipline. The undergraduate handbook details the courses available, highlights the teaching and research interests of our professors as well as the opportunities you have to become involved in research projects.
Urban Studies
What is the long-term solution to homelessness? How do we design cities for people, not cars? Can we come together to tackle complex urban issues like poverty, inequality, and public health?
Urban Studies provides students with the tools to make sense of their urban world. The Program examines the complex and dynamic relations among institutions, people, and physical form that create, sustain, or destroy cities.
The Program is suited for those students who wish to study cities using several disciplinary approaches. It is also of interest to those students who wish to become involved in urban issues in Toronto. The Program offers an internship in the office of either a municipal politician, non-profit research group, or other government organization as part of its experiential learning program. Because urban issues are so varied, Urban Studies combines well with many other program areas. Students are advised to consult the Program Director when designing programs that meet their particular interests. The Program encourages students to take advantage of the Study Elsewhere Program at the University of Toronto to broaden their knowledge of cities.
Contact Us
For additional information regarding undergraduate geography and planning study contact the Undergraduate Counsellor at undergraduate.geography@utoronto.ca and see the Faculty of Arts & Science Calendar: Geography.
