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I want to pursue my career in the field of geography . I took humanities in grade 12 . What are the career options for me ?


Avantika Ojha 2nd Oct, 2017
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None 3rd Oct, 2017

After completing 12th, you cam consider below courses -

Undergraduate Courses -

Bachelor of Arts in Geography

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) and Master of Arts in Geography

Postgraduate Courses -

Master of Arts in Geography

Master of Arts in Geology

M.Phil and PHD courses

Master of Philosophy in Geography

Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Geography

Other Courses in Geography -

Diploma Courses in Geography

Advance Diploma in Computer Assisted Cartography

Advanced Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

Certificate course in Geography

Certificate course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geography offers several career options with numerous specializations like -

Cartography - Geographers who specialize in this make maps, charts, globes and models.

Survey - Geographers can specialize in surveying, either by joining the Survey of India or state Survey Departments or Private organizations. Surveyors map the surface of the earth through mathematical observations and field work. Urban and Regional Planning - (Qualification required: Geography graduates or post graduates) this specialization is concerned with planning, housing and development projects with respect to their location and utilization of available land-space. There are degree courses available in this stream.

Town Planning - (Qualification required: Post Graduates in geography) They are employed by public and private organizations engaged in Urban planning and design and by NGOS involved in rural development projects. Many universities are offering Diploma courses in the specialized field of Town Planning.

Remote Sensing - Studies of quickly changing phenomena such as floods, draught and forest fires, etc. Remote sensing satellites provide a variety of information about the earth's surface.

Hope this helps!!!

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