Welcome to the Department of Geography and Planning!
Geography and Planning is an interdisciplinary department where teaching and research explore the relationships between human beings and the world around them. We provide meaningful, experiential learning opportunities for students to address real-world challenges, including climate change, environmental change, and planning for healthy communities. The Department of Geography and Planning offers undergraduate (BA, BSc) and graduate (MSc, MA, PhD) degree programs in Geography, and a top-ranking professional Master of Planning (MPL) graduate program through our School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP).
In Geography and Planning, you’ll have the chance to:
- Collaborate with distinguished faculty to explore your academic interests.
- Tackle real-world problems through coursework, class trips, and field research opportunities.
- Work in our renowned Geographic Information Science lab, where you can use real-time geospatial data to address issues in planning, geography, archaeology, government, and more!
- Participate in experiential learning opportunities where you’ll engage with local organizations to see how your studies benefit communities, to prepare you for diverse career opportunities.
Geography and Planning are all about relationships with place, as it applies to society and earth systems.
There’s a place for you in Geography and Planning!
News and Events
Date Published: Mar 31, 2025
Bhavya Bogra receives student leadership award
Congratulations to Bhavya Bogra, Peer Leadership Award recipient.
Date Published: Mar 05, 2025
GPHY Info Night - New Modular Degree Plans
The Department of Geography and Planning will be holding an information night regarding the New Modular Degree Plans. What has changed? What choices do you have as a currently registered student?
Date Published: Mar 01, 2025
Robert Gilbert Post-Doctoral Fellowship
GPPL invites applications from excellent junior scholars conducting research in Earth System Science (the traditional disciplines of Physical Geography, or environmental research, or the impact of human activity on he Earth System) to apply for the Robert Gilbert PD Fellowship.
Date Published: Dec 30, 2024
Geopoet in Residence
sophie anne edwards, environmental artist, geopoet, curator and author of the acclaimed Conversations with the Kagawong River, will be joining the Department of Geography and Planning as our (first!) Geopoet in Residence from January 15 to January 27, 2025.
Date Published: Dec 20, 2024
Landscape as Knowledge
Citizen science plays a critical role in bridging gaps left by the state in environmental monitoring. Join Dr. Mahmoudi to discuss how low-cost sensors and resident reporting can augment national services and research efforts.
Date Published: Nov 20, 2024
Interested in pursuing graduate work in geography or planning?
Interested in grad studies? Join the webinar led by GPPL faculty on November 26th at 1:30 PM.