The Department of Geography offers graduate programs that lead to a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), and a PhD.

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The UBC PhD programme placed real emphasis on developing my own ideas and managing my own PhD project. This was crucial for giving me the confidence to carry out the fellowship I now hold.

Anya Leenman
Junior Research Fellow, University of Oxford

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Daniel Pérez Gámez awarded University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

 
Join us in celebrating PhD candidate Daniel Pérez Gámez, recipient of the 2024 University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship. This two-year award will allow Daniel (he/him) to commence his postdoctoral studies at the University of California upon the expected completion of his PhD in July of this year.

Suman Bhattacharyya receives 2023 Sandy Lapsky Award

 
We are pleased to announce that PhD candidate Suman Bhattacharyya is the recipient of the 2023 Sandy Lapsky Award. Established in 2022, this award honours outstanding international graduate students in UBC’s Geography department.

How these Scottish islands are moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy

 
PhD candidate Max Cohen is exploring the just transition on the Shetland Islands.
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