MS Geography

The 2 years postgraduate (MS/ M.Phil.) degree in Geography provides awareness regarding Earth and the globe. With a postgraduate degree in Geography, students gain perspective and learn the advances in Geography. It will help to broaden the scope of geographic research and successfully implement it into national development and planning. Students will enhance their skills of research work with theoretical work in the field. It will help them to attain the title of a credible researcher. There are numerous universities that offer an MS/ M.Phil. in Geography in Pakistan.

Specializations:

Applied Geography
Regional Geography
Human Geography
Natural Resources Research
Geo-informatics

Duration/ Credit Hours:

2 years (4 semesters)

AFFILIATIONS & ACCREDITATION:

Some HEC recognized universities that offer a MS in Geography are:

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
University of Karachi
University of Gujrat
University of Punjab
University of Peshawar
Government College University
University of Sindh, Jamshoro

SCOPE AND CAREER:

Although a very small number of students opt for the degree in Geography, the career and scope is wide. A graduate can pursue their career as the following:

Researcher
Academics
Climatologist
Environment Manager
Demographer
Geo specialist
Water and Sanitation Management Organization

SYLLABUS & COURSES

Some optional and core subjects of MS in Geography according to the HEC Curriculum are:

Techniques in Geo-Informatics
Advanced Physical Geography
Advanced Human Geography
Advanced Research Methods
Principles of Wetlands Ecology and their Management
Quaternary Geomorphology
Climatic Change Studies
Hydro-geography
Advance Plant Geography
Cultural Geography
Social Geography
Population Geography
Geography of Migration and Regional Development
Behavioural Geography
Historical Geography
Geography of Religion
Geography of Crimes
Geography of Recreation and Tourism
Gender Geography
Rural Settlement Geography
Political Geography
Medical Geography
Geography of Health Care
Geography of Nutrition
Geography of Administration
Environmental Geography
Geography of Natural Hazards and Disasters
Applied Geomorphology
Geography of Wetlands
Geographical Analysis
Mathematical Geography
Urban and Landscape Ecology
Geography of Boundaries and Conflicts

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM:

To broaden their horizon in the field of geography students are encouraged to pursue a postgraduate degree in Geography. It will help them to learn research methodology to work on field-related research work.

RELATED COURSES:

M.Sc. Geography

FURTHER STUDY:

After concluding an MS degree in Geography students can pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at their desired university. Doctorate of Philosophy in Geography can be continued at various international universities as well.

STUDY ABROAD:

Ph.D. in Geography and Planning at Cardiff University, Wales
Ph.D. in Regional and Political Geography at Charles University, Prague
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at University of Auckland, New Zealand
Doctorate in Ph.D. at University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Doctorate in Physical Geography at University of Lincoln, England
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at University of Waterloo, Canada
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at Loughborough University, England
Doctorate in Geography at University of Ottawa, Canada
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at University of Cambridge, England
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) at University of Birmingham, England