Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Geography) From HPU, Shimla

Shimla, Himachal PradeshState UniversityEstd 1970

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Geography)

first year fees: ₹2,618

3 YearsFull Time

Year	1	2	3
Total Year Wise fees	₹2,618	₹2,618	₹2,618
Tuition fees	₹1386	₹1386	₹1386
Other fees	₹1232	₹1232	₹1232

Course Description

Bachelor of Arts [BA] in Geography Courses, Jobs and Salary
BA in Geography is 3- year an undergraduate course divided into 6 semesters. It involves the study of the earth and its lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena.
The course curriculum explores not only the geographical features of the earth but also its features and population. Various areas like study of the features of soil, climate, and plantations are covered in the course besides the geography of the world as a whole.
Students enrolled to the course are taken to annual field trips to observe and analyse field data for stimulating awareness of the environment. They are also trained on cartography and report writing through presentations on thematic atlases and field reports.
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are lucratively hired both in private and public sectors, in colleges, universities, NGOs, among others.

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BA in Geography: Course Highlights

Tabulated below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Under graduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 or equivalent qualification
Admission Process	Counselling after taking entrance test or direct admission in some cases
Course Fee	INR 3,000 to 1,50,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 1,20,000 to 10,00,000

BA in Geography: What is it About?

BA in Geography is a 3- year course, minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate qualification in any discipline. Geography is the study of the earth, including aspects such as land, topography, attributes, people and phenomena. Subjects covered in the discipline are Environment and Ecology, Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and GIS, Statistical Techniques, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Physical Geography, Contemporary Human Geography, Computer Aided Mapping, Thematic Atlas, Spatial Economic Systems, Natural Resource Management, Political Geography, Agricultural Geography, Social Geography of India, Urban Settlement System, Regional Development, Cultural Geography, Hydrology and Water Resource Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Geography of Landscape, Demography and Population Policy, Health, Environment and Society, among others.

BA in Geography: Syllabus and Course Structure

Semester 1

S.NO	SUBJECTS
1	Geography of India
2	Maps and scales

Semester 2

S.NO	SUBJECTS
1	Physical geography I
2	Representation of physical features

Semester 3

S.NO	SUBJECTS
1	Physical geography II
2	Representation of climate data

Semester 4

S.NO	SUBJECTS
1	Human geography
2	Maps projection

Semester 5

S.NO	SUBJECTS
1	Economic geography
2	Distribution maps and diagrams

Semester 6

S.NO	SUBJECTS
1	Introduction to remote sensing, hours GIS and quantitative methods
2	Introduction to remote sensing and field survey report

Eligibility for BA in Geography

Listed here are the eligibility criteria that need to be satisfied by eligible candidates for applying to the course:

A 10+2 or equivalent qualification in the Arts stream from a recognized educational Board.
Qualification of a relevant entrance exams and a round of interview as part of the admission process of some institutes offering the course.

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BA in Geography: Who Should Opt?

Students with the capability of and interest in analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, critically interpreting data and text, developing reasoned arguments, numerical skills, team-work, planning skills, presenting oral and written arguments and information, communication and technology, are best suited for the course.

BA in Geography Admission Process

Procedure for admission to the course varies from institute to institute. Aspiring candidates have the option of applying through any of online and offline modes. Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission. There are some institutes which offer direct admission on the basis of the candidate’s merit, based on which a cut-off list is prepared for prospective finalists.

Top Institutes Offering BA in Geography

Compiled here is a list of the top institutes in India offering the course along with their respective locations, eligibility conditions, admission processes, and fees charged by each.

COLLEGES	CITY	AVERAGE FEES
Abbas Khan College for Women	Bangalore	INR 30,000 P.A.
Abdul Aziz Ansari Degree College	Uttar Pradesh	INR 1,833 P.A.
Abeda Inamdar Senior College For Girls	Pune	INR 17,880 P.A.
Abhay Pratap Singh Degree College	Uttar Pradesh	INR 35,000 P.A.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave Post Graduate College	Sultanpur	INR 1,13,000 P.A.
Achhruram Memorial College	West Bengal	INR 3,087 P.A.
Adarsh Mahavidyalaya	Maharashtra	INR 10,000 P.A.
Bajali College	Assam	INR 10,000 P.A.

BA in Geography: Career Prospects

Successful graduates of the course are professionally recruited as Urban and Regional Planners, Remote Sensing Specialists, Researchers etc.

They are also hired in research agencies meant for environmental issues, population studies and rural development, in the teaching profession at universities, colleges, schools and coaching institutes.

Fieldwork is an essential part of the curriculum, aimed at developing students’ practical skills, hands-on experience, useful in fields like commerce, transport and tourism, business, law and finance sectors.

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE SALARY
Cartographer	Responsible for developing and producing maps, presenting complex information as diagrams, charts and spread sheets, and conventional maps.	INR 1,20,000 to 2,00,000 P.A.
Coastal Zone Manager	Responsible for protecting, conserving, and managing coasts and coastal resources, involved in management decisions, for proper use of resources.	INR 9,97,000 to 11,00,000P.A.
Land Use Analyst	Responsible for organizing and designing plans for land use, evaluating population numbers, environmental and economic factors, normally working with land developers and public officials to establish a cost-effective, salubrious, and ethical habitat.	INR 4,50,000 to 7,00,000P.A.
Landscape Architect	Responsible for meeting with clients, engineers, and building architects to understand the project, and for preparing site plans, specifications, and cost estimates. They also help in preparing graphical representations of proposed plans using computer -aided design and drafting software.	INR 6,45,000 to 8,00,000P.A.
Development Surveyor	Responsible for overseeing property developments from empty plots of land to fully operational buildings, and for evaluating development plans, taking into consideration a range of legal, social, financial and environmental factors.	INR 6,00,000 to 7,50,000P.A.
Zoning Investigator	Responsible for receiving and acting on zoning and nuisance complaints including any required investigations, writing notices and for maintaining logs with the status of each complaint.	INR 5,00,000 to 7,33,000 P.A.

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time BA Program should be passed in the Senior Secondary (+2) Examination (Academic Stream) conducted by the H.P Board of School Education or an examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the various bodies of the H.P. University.

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