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Overview

This program is designed for students who want to deepen their research skills and pursue a Master’s degree in Geography while completing their undergraduate degree.

Students in the program can take up to two graduate-level courses (3.0 credit units each) during their fourth year, with at least one 800-level (graduate-only) course. These courses count as electives toward the undergraduate degree and provide a foundation for advanced standing in the Master’s program. A minimum grade of B+ is required in graduate courses to qualify for advanced standing.

Benefits

• Reduce overall study time by one term, lowering costs and accelerating entry into the workforce.
• Gain hands-on research experience and advanced analytical skills.
• Prepare for careers in government, industry, or doctoral studies.

Eligibility

• Must be a Geography major entering the fourth year with a GPA of 3.5+ in Geography courses.
• Fourth-year thesis work can provide a foundation for graduate research (cannot be duplicated for MA/MSc thesis).

Admission

Apply to Combined Program:

Submit a one-page letter of academic goals, resume, transcript, and proposed graduate courses to the Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinators at uggphy@queensu.ca and gpplgrad@queensu.ca. Applications are reviewed by the Undergraduate and Graduate Associate Heads.

Apply to MA/MSc Program:

Deadline: January 31 of the fourth year.

Requirements: GPA 3.7+ in final two undergraduate years, B+ or higher in graduate courses, and completion of the standard SGSPA application.

Overview

This program is designed for students who want to combine an undergraduate degree with a professional Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPL) degree. The combined degree allows students to complete both degrees in about 15 months after finishing their undergraduate studies, rather than the usual two years for the MPL.

Students in the program take four graduate-level Planning courses during their third and/or fourth year:

• Two courses count as electives toward the undergraduate degree.
• Two courses are “courses additional to program” to accelerate completion of the MPL.
• Undergraduate thesis or seminar topics can be aligned with Planning research or reports for continuity.

This structure provides a manageable fourth-year workload while allowing students to integrate their undergraduate knowledge with professional Planning skills. Eligible students come from Geography, Civil Engineering, Kinesiology & Health Studies, or Environmental Studies, depending on the pathway.

Benefits

• Complete the M.PL. degree in 15 months after the undergraduate degree.
• Gain a multidisciplinary skill set in planning, GIS, transportation, environmental studies, health, or urban development.
• Increase professional qualifications and broaden employment prospects.
• Prepare for careers in municipal and provincial governments, consulting, public utilities, and planning organizations.

Eligibility

• Highly motivated students in Geography, Civil Engineering, Kinesiology & Health Studies, or Environmental Studies.
• GPA requirements:
  • Geography: 3.5+ in undergraduate courses
  • Civil Engineering: approximately 3.7+ in final-year courses
  • Kinesiology & Health Studies / Environmental Studies: 80%+ average in previous year
• Maintain minimum GPA in Planning courses (B+ or equivalent) during undergraduate program.

Admission

Apply to Combined Program:

Contact the appropriate faculty or program coordinator to express interest and discuss thesis alignment:

• Geography: Prof. John Meligrana
• Civil Engineering: Prof. David Gordon
• Kinesiology & Health Studies: Anna van der Meulen or Prof. Patricia Collins
• Environmental Studies: Prof. Allison Goebel or Prof. David L.A. Gordon

Early decision allows students to select undergraduate thesis topics aligned with Planning.

Apply to M.PL. Program:

Submit a formal application via the School of Graduate Studies portal in the fall term of the fourth year.

Requirements: Maintain GPA thresholds in undergraduate and Planning courses and complete required graduate-level courses.

Overview

Plan: 30.00 units
Plan Code: GISC-C-GIS
The Plan will lead to a Certificate in Geographic Information Science. 

Geographic information science is the broad umbrella under which geospatial data is collected, processed and analyzed. The Queen’s University Department of Geography and Planning offers a Geographic Information Science Certificate (GISC) to enhance the skills of students not only in Geography and cognate disciplines, but across the gamut of concentrators in the university.

With a strong record of internships, co-op placements and employment, the faculty who offer courses within the GISC give students hand-on experience in the latest software packages and techniques used to work with geospatial data. Beyond just technical skills, the GISC, through a broad suite of courses, will equip students with a deeper understanding of the geographic and environmental concepts that underlie geographic information science.

Benefits

• Develops valuable analytical and technical skills
• Strengthens communication, intercultural competence, and resiliency
• Recognized on your official Queen's transcript
• Certificate awarded at graduation
• Demonstrates academic initiative to graduate schools and employers

Eligibility

• Open to all Queen's undergraduate students, regardless of degree concentration
• Must be completed concurrently with a Queen's Bachelor degree
• Not available as stand-alone programs

Admission

If you wish to add a certificate, please email asc.studentservices@queensu.ca. Be sure to include your student number and the certificate that you wish to add. All emails must be from your Queen’s email account.

Overview

Plan: 18.00 units
Plan Code: URPS-C-UPS
The Plan will lead to a Certificate in Urban Planning Studies.

The Urban Planning Certificate introduces students to city life, urban systems, and planning-related challenges. It prepares students for graduate study and careers in areas such as community development, real estate, municipal governance, international development, and education.

The program takes a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating social planning, municipal regulation, transportation, real estate law, resource management, land use planning, and community relations.

Benefits

• Strengthens applications to graduate programs in Urban Planning
• Builds foundational knowledge for related fields such as engineering, environmental studies, and public policy
• Please note this Certificate is not part of an accredited professional planning program in Canada

Eligibility

• Open to all Queen's undergraduate students, regardless of degree concentration
• Must be completed concurrently with a Queen's Bachelor degree
• Not available as stand-alone programs

Admission

If you wish to add a certificate, please email asc.studentservices@queensu.ca. Be sure to include your student number and the certificate that you wish to add. All emails must be from your Queen’s email account.