Overview
About the Programme
The B.A. programme in Geography offers a choice of varied papers covering theoretical, practical and applied aspects of the discipline. It is intended to cover both traditional and contemporary framework of study, thus giving a wide scope to the learners to apply their knowledge and skills in real scenarios. Teaching-learning methods have also evolved from purely lecture mode to demonstrative techniques of knowledge enabling process. The Curriculum aims to develop an aptitude towards erudition that is rich in its content as well as it delivers the requirement of the present day society and industry. The curriculum has been carefully designed to include conceptual, practical, experiential and skill building component. The main objective of this new curriculum is to give the students a holistic understanding of the subject, putting equal weightage to the core content and techniques used in Geography.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
- PEO1: To understand concepts and principles of different disciplines of Geography.
- PEO2: To demonstrate a detailed understanding of the selected core discipline of study.
- PEO3: To apply an independent approach to address various issues related to the core area of specialization by using appropriate theories and methodologies.
- PEO4: To work as an independent critically discerning and creative participant in the workplace, community and personal life.
Program Outcomes of the BA (Hons.) Geography:
- PO1: Content Knowledge: Understand the key concepts, constructs and statistical techniques of core geographical concepts.
- PO2: Understanding of Theory: Identify theories and concepts from classical and contemporary geography theories.
- PO3: Communication Skills: Demonstrate the ability to enhance geographical knowledge to others.
- PO4: Research Skills: Develop an ability to use social scientific research methods to address geographical questions.
- PO5: Analytical Skills: Possess analytical skills in areas such as policy analysis, administration/ management, communication, quantitative analysis and problemsolving.
- PO6: Values in Geography: Apply a geographical perspective to analyze how social structure manifests itself in their own lives in order to actively participate in civic life.
- PO7: Assessment: Acquisition of in-depth understanding of the applied aspects of Geography as well as interdisciplinary subjects in everyday life.
- PO8: Entrepreneur Skills: The application of knowledge gained in the field of Geography in the classroom to the practical solving of societal problems.
Program Specific Outcomes of the BA (Hons.) Geography:
- PSO1: Acquiring Knowledge of Physical Geography.
- PSO2: Acquiring Knowledge of Human Geography.
- PSO3: Analyse the problems of physical as well as cultural environments
This course is for individuals who...
Cleared their 12th / higher secondary examination from any field- Arts/ Commerce/ Science
Students who are looking for...
Basic knowledge on Geography as a spatial science and train the undergraduates to secure employment in the sectors of geospatial analysis, development and planning, mapping and surveying.
Course Fee
Indian
International
Fee (per semester)
$ 1650
Eligiblity Criteria
- Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks.
- Proficiency in English Communication.
International
The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.
Career path you can choose after the course
- Cartographer
- Environmental consultant
- Town planner
- Geographical information systems (GIS) officer
- Conservation and Recycling officer
- International aid/development worker
- Landscape architect
- Logistics and distribution manager
- Market researcher
- Nature conservation officer
- Tourism officer
- Transport planner
- Teacher & Academician
- Researcher in various organizations/Research Institutes