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The Department of Geography facilitates flexibility and creativity in advanced geographical inquiry to develop research expertise among graduate students
We offer thesis-based and course-based graduate programs
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Build on your previous education under the mentorship of some of the top minds in your field.

Future graduate students
UCalgary's commitment to research and student success, its campus amenities and its community culture add up to a perfect setting for ambitious graduate students.

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Graduate program contacts
Contact us for any questions you may have about the programs we offer..
Graduate Program Advisors
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For Thesis-based students: Denise Retzlaff
For Course-based students: Federica Gowen
Graduate Program Directors
Ask me about graduate degree requirements
For Thesis-based programs:
Dr. Gwendolyn Blue
ggblue@ucalgary.ca
For Course-based programs:
Dr. Yvonne Martin
Questions?
View some commonly asked questions you may have about applying for graduate studies in the Department of Geography.