Geography
Geography is a dynamic field that explores some of the most urgent and exciting issues of our time. From the climate crisis and social inequality to migration, conflict, and technological change, geographers seek to understand how global challenges take shape in specific places, and how space, power, and people interact in shaping our world. Key themes in the Geography Track include:
- Inequality and (in)justice: Who gets included or excluded in urban life, which places are left behind, and why?
- Mobility and accessibility: How are people, goods, and ideas moving? And, who is left behind?
- Migration and belonging: How do people create a sense of home, identity, and community in times of change?
- Development and displacement: What does 'development' mean across the Global South and North?
- Environment and sustainability: How do spatial inequalities shape climate vulnerability and resistance?
- Housing and gentrification: How do changing housing markets, rising costs, and urban redevelopment impact who can afford to live where, and who gets pushed out?
Some of the questions you might explore throughout the track classes include:
- Why do some neighbourhoods thrive while others struggle with exclusion and disinvestment?
- How do tourism, foreign investment, and international trade agreements reshape local cultures and economies?
- How can cities become more accessible and inclusive for youth, migrants, and older adults?
- Why do vulnerable communities remain in flood-prone or polluted areas and what policies could support climate justice?
- How do development models differ between Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and what can we learn from local alternatives?
In studying Geography, you will learn to think critically and spatially about power, inequality, and identity. You will gain hands-on experience through urban fieldwork, the writing of policy briefs, and engaging activities such as urban walks. You will also learn how to observe and interpret the world through a geographer’s lens, recognizing patterns, relationships, and hidden dynamics in everyday spaces. The program emphasizes connecting theory with practice, drawing on insights from disciplines such as Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Urban Planning, Psychology, and Economics. Throughout your studies, you will build valuable skills in research design, spatial analysis, and communication. This prepares you to engage meaningfully with today’s most urgent societal challenges. Whether you’re interested in policymaking, urban planning, environmental justice, or global development, Geography provides a powerful foundation for understanding and shaping the world around you.