Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geomatics (Co-op, Practicum)

Carleton University

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 34,322/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1942

Total Students: 31,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geomatics (Co-op, Practicum)

Program Overview

In the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geomatics program, you will obtain intensive training in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (imaging from satellites, piloted aircraft and drones) and cartography. You will use geospatial data analysis to examine urban planning and transportation issues (e.g. infrastructure management, socioeconomic mapping, business analysis and sustainability planning), ecosystem and environmental resource management (e.g. forestry, agriculture, water resources) and public health and security (e.g. geohazard mapping, disease spread, crime analysis).
Geomatics can also be taken as a Bachelor of Science program. An Honours program and a minor in Geomatics are offered.

Capital Advantage
Ottawa is rich in study resources such as the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, Statistics Canada and other federal government departments. Ottawa’s extensive research and information technology activities also provide exciting opportunities for our students.

Exceptional Learning and Research Facilities
Become proficient with industry-standard software tools like Google Earth and Earth Engine, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, QGIS. You will also work extensively with cutting-edge hardware tools and systems including GIS workstations, GNSS technology, camera systems, drones, smartphones and other mobile computing platforms.
You will have access to the latest in teaching laboratories at Carleton, including two geomatics laboratories as well as extensive faculty research tools and infrastructure that are also used to enhance undergraduate teaching opportunities in senior years. The Carleton library houses extensive resource materials, including a collection of over 166,000 digital and paper maps.

Work Experience
You will have the opportunity to gain field experience in Co-op and work placements.

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