The Honours Bachelor of Arts Combined Major in Economics and Geography offers you the opportunity to explore how economic decisions interact with environmental, social, and geographic factors.
Geographers examine the spatial and environmental dimensions of human activity, while economics provides tools to evaluate trade-offs, design policies, and develop solutions to complex problems. The program combines core training in economic theory with courses in spatial analysis, environmental change and geospatial technologies. It prepares you to think critically about the systems and structures that influence real-world outcomes.
Graduates are well positioned for careers in policy analysis, urban planning, economic development, and environmental management. The program also provides a strong foundation for further study in economics, geography, or public policy.
| PROGRAM DETAILS | |
| Typical entry point | Fall (September) |
| Program duration | 4 years (full-time) or 5 years (full-time) with co-op option |
| Program options | Full-time or part-time |
| Delivery mode | Course-based |
Full course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Sample Courses
- Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 1P91)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 1P92)
- Introductory Mathematics for Economics (ECON 1P94)
- Practical Statistics (STAT 1P98)
- Globalization and World Systems (GEO 1P01)
- Intermediate Microeconomics I (ECON 2P21)
- Intermediate Macroeconomics I (ECON 2P22)
- Foundations of Economic Analysis (ECON 2P30)
- Introduction to Geospatial Technologies (GEOG 2P07)
- Introduction to Research Design and Methodology (GEOG 2P21)
- Introduction to Econometrics (ECON 2P90)
- Intermediate Microeconomics II (ECON 3P21)
- Intermediate Macroeconomics II (ECON 3P22)
- Mathematical Methods in Economics (ECON 3Q91)
- Qualitative Research Design and Methodology (GEOG 3P21)
- Econometrics (ECON 3P90)
- Advanced Macroeconomics (ECON 4P13)
- Advanced Microeconomics (ECON 4P14)
- Critical Analysis of Urban and Economic Geographies (GEOG 4P50)
- Honours Internship (GEOG 4F99)
Co-op Option
Gain relevant, real-world work experience while completing your degree. The Economics Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a period of four and one-half academic years. Students spend two years in an academic setting studying the functional areas of economics prior to taking the first work placement.
