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Geography at undergraduate level elucidates the vastness of the subject compared to what has been studied at middle-course subject. At this level students get familiar not only with the ‘what’ aspects but also with the 'why'.
Broadly geography can be categorized into two namely 'physical geography' and 'human geography'.
Physical geography deals in the natural processes in the environment. It comprises climatology, land surface processes, biogeography and the blend of other subareas.
Human geography covers the relation between human activities and its respond to their environments and in turn reaction of environment towards these actions. It comprises the social, political, economic and the historical parts of human activities.
Students learn how to handle data, develop study skills as well as interpersonal skills and are informed and educated about the prominent elements of relevant areas of geography.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to B.A. Geography
- You are required to pass 10+2 examination from an accredited school or educational institution.
- You might also be required to appear for an entrance exam. However, it varies from college to college.
Duration of B.A. Geography
3 years
Colleges or institutions offering B.A. Geography Course:
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College (Delhi)
- Shivaji College (Delhi)
- Kamala Nehru College (Delhi)
- Miranda House College (Delhi)
- Lady Brabourne College (Kolkata)
- Presidency College (Kolkata)
- Madras Christian College (Tamil Nadu)
- D.B.J. College (Maharashtra)
- Maulana Azad Degree College (Uttar Pradesh)
Job Prospects for Admission to B.A. Geography
You can continue your studies for acquiring higher degrees. There is no dearth of jobs after getting degree in geography. Since this subject is very vast and comprises numerous different aspects so it is not essential that you get the title of “Geographer’ with any job that comes into the field of this subject. It must be noted here that those who have completed the study of this subject with technical skills have comparative better job prospects. You can get job in almost every level of government that comprises environmental aspects such as emergency planning, natural resource agencies, transportation agencies etc to name few.
A blend of eclectic techniques is used by geographers which are taken from different disciplines. Often these methods comprise map making and analysis. Additionally, data analysis techniques are also used which are specifically formulated to work with geographic data. The use of computerized blend of mapping, spatial data analysis has covered a long distance from merely a research area to multibillion industries which consequently has resulted as a thriving job market for those with degrees in Geography.
In private sector you have job opportunities in the organizations dealing with transportation and marketing.
After acquiring the degree in B.A. Geography, a range of skills will be evolved such as report writing, presentation, interpretation of data and IT application and thus you have very high prospects of getting good job not only in the country but also overseas. Remuneration in the field is also good and increases with the gain of experience.
Learn about the prerequisites for online colleges and universities as well.
