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Honours program

Since 2007, UFV Geography Honours students have been engaged in projects that provided advanced research experience and a leg up on graduate school applications and employment.

In the program, students work one-to-one with a faculty supervisor to design and conduct a research program, the final product of which results in an undergraduate honours thesis.

Where has this taken them? Geography honours students have presented their research at regional and national conferences, providing invaluable networking opportunities. Some have won internal and international awards for their research.

Most honours students have gone on to graduate school across Canada and in Australia, in master's programs in the Arts, Sciences, and Planning, most winning major entrance scholarships and awards.

Enrolling in a geography elective led me to discover an unexpected yet harmonious path in pursuing my BA in Geography with a concentration in Urban Planning. This academic journey immersed me in diverse subjects—land use management, natural sciences, geomorphology, policy and planning, allowing me to blend my appreciation for beauty and the built environment with a deep exploration of the role of place in society. An unforgettable aspect of my degree was having the opportunity to partake in research on Food Security as it relates to refugees in Kenya, examining its connections to COVID-19 and gender dynamics. This experience enhanced my research and analytical skills during a three-month stay in Nairobi. My advice for students would be to take classes that truly ignite your curiosity, and not to neglect the various opportunities to get involved while on campus, as they often lead to the most enriching experiences.

  • – Natasha Knebelow
  •    BA Geography, Urban Planning Concentration