Program Details

M.A (Geography)

COURSE INTRODUCTION

It's a postgraduate degree program in geography, where students study how people and their physical environment interact on both global and micro level. A wide range of topics, including geospatial analysis, urban planning, remote sensing, climate change, and natural resource management, are included in the course curriculum. The curriculum aims to give pupils a thorough understanding of geography's fundamental concepts and to prepare them for jobs in a variety of industries.

Geography is a fascinating academic discipline that examines how people interact with their physical surroundings. Students who get a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geography are better equipped for a variety of occupations and gain a greater understanding of the subject. Completion of this degree makes you eligible to work in various Government and non-government organizations and departments. If you are interested in research you can also pursue a Ph.D. after completion of Master's Degree.

Name of Course

Master of Arts
Duration

2 Years / 4 Semesters
Intake

25
Admission Process

Merit List
Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (50% marks for OBC Category Non Creamy Layer Candidates) from a recognized Institute/ University. 5% relaxation to Students of ST,SC,OBC and Person with Disability (PWD)

Semester Overview
Semester 1 Semester 2
  1. Geomorphology
  2. Climatology
  3. Evolution of Geographical Thought
  4. Geography of India
  5. Introduction Of Topographical Sheet And Instrumental Survey(Practical)
  1. Oceanography
  2. Regional Planning and Development
  3. Geography of Chhattisgarh
  4. Elective -1 Social Geography
  5. Elective -2 Political Geography
  6. Map Projection, Geological Map And Instrumental Surveying(Practical)
Semester 3 Semester 4
  1. Rural Settlement Geography
  2. Resource Geography
  3. Research Methodology
  4. Elective -1 Bio-Geography
  5. Elective -2 Geography of Tourism
  6. Statistical Techniques & Field Survey (Practical)
  1. Population Geography
  2. Urban Geography
  3. Agricultural Geography
  4. Elective -1 Environmental Geography
  5. Elective -2 Remote Sensing
  6. Advanced Cartography(Practical)
  7. Dissertation

SCOPE

There are many career options available to the students after successfully completion of M.A. Geography; such as Teaching, Research, Demography, Remote Sensing, GIS Analyst, Cartography, Agricultural Specialist, Environmental Conservation, Urban Management and Planning, Resource Administration, Metrology , Nonprofit institutions, Government institutions, Environmental Consultant, Scholarly Organizations. Apart from these M.A. in Geography gives a broader understanding and knowledge for the base of various competitive exams.