PG
Programme Level
2 Years
Duration
VBSPU
Affiliating University
About the Programme
Provides advanced study of physical and human geography, spatial processes, environment and regional development, strengthening analytical, field-based and research capabilities.
Learning Objectives
Discipline Orientation
Orient learners with the approaches to the broader discipline of geography.
Analytical & Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and critical thinking based on the themes and issues of geography.
Modern Geospatial Skills
Build traditional geographical knowledge along with advanced contemporary skills like remote sensing and GIS.
Applied Problem-Solving
Apply knowledge gained in the field of geography to the practical solving of societal problems.
Learning Outcomes
Contemporary Geographic Issues
Understand the development of the subject and engage with issues suited to the needs of the contemporary world.
Core Concepts & Emerging Areas
Exhaustive understanding of the basic concepts of geography and awareness of its emerging areas.
Applied & Interdisciplinary Geography
In-depth understanding of the applied aspects of geography as well as interdisciplinary subjects in everyday life.
Geographical Thought & Political Geography
Apply recent theoretical and philosophical aspects of geography, and critically examine the geographical bases of political studies against contemporary geopolitical issues.
Urban Geography & Research Methodology
Evaluate the structure, morphology and pattern of urban places, and assess the role of research methodology in geographical research work.
Credit-Wise Distribution
Semester-wise paper titles and credits as per the V.B.S. Purvanchal University M.A./M.Sc. Geography Syllabus (NEP 2020)
Semester VII
20 Credits- Geomorphology4
- Environmental Geography4
- Geography of India4
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing4
- Statistical Methods, Air Photo Interpretation and Field Survey (Practical)4
- Minor Elective (Cross-Faculty)4/5/6
*Per the University's Year-wise Credit Structure, Semester VII also carries one Minor/Elective paper from another faculty; the syllabus lists its credit value as 4/5/6.
Semester VIII
28 Credits- Economic Geography4
- Climatology and Hydrology4
- Population Geography4
- Geography of Tourism / Geography of Rural Development4
- Geological Maps, Block Diagrams, Study Tour and Report (Practical)4
- Research Project cum Dissertation (Viva)8
Semester IX
20 Credits- Principles of Oceanography4
- Social Geography4
- Disaster Management / Geography of Resources4
- Regional Planning & Development / Transport Geography4
- Topographical Maps, Weather Maps and Field Survey (Practical)4
Semester X
28 Credits- Modern Geographical Thought4
- Political Geography / Settlement Geography4
- Agricultural Geography / Industrial Geography4
- Urban Geography / Research Methodology4
- Projections, Diagrams and Field Survey (Practical)4
- Research Project cum Dissertation (Viva)8
Downloads
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| Syllabus (M.A. Geography) | View PDF |
| Teacher Notes | Coming Soon |
| Previous Year Question Papers | Coming Soon |
Eligibility
Candidates should have completed the qualifying examination prescribed by the University for admission to this programme, with the minimum marks specified in the current year's admission guidelines.