Dr. Andrew Watson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Watson is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in Environmental History, Energy History, and Canadian History. He teaches undergraduate courses focusing on Canadian Environmental History, Energy History, and Climate Change, and supervises graduate students in these areas as well. His research encompasses historical GIS, agroecosystems, and the impact of energy on Canadian landscapes, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. Watson's notable work includes the book 'Making Muskoka: Tourism, Rural Identity, Sustainability, 1870-1920', which won the 2024 prize from the Canadian Environmental History Network. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to explore how energy shapes agroecosystems and urban environments, with ongoing projects investigating urban metabolism in Toronto and the history of coal in Canada. His comprehensive approach combines the study of climate change, environmental history, and sustainability, providing a critical understanding of historical dynamics influencing modern Canada.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.