Department of Geography
July 30, 2023 2025-03-10 10:31Department of Geography
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About Department
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Geography’s long-standing concern with evolving spatial organization and material character of the Earth’s surface is of great relevance in carrying out decision making in both business and government. Geography also became an important part of various academic disciplines like chemistry, economics, and philosophy. In fact, every academic subject has some geographic connection. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare students to cope with the advanced developments in various fields of Geography.
The goal of this programme is to provide students with both the breadth and depth of knowledge in Geography required for solving real-world problems. This course in particular will impart knowledge in conventional and recent concepts and its applications in various areas of Geography. Further, the programme provides training to students in various practical aspects of Geography. Students will be able to gain unique knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate applications in new emerging professions related to Geography.
The duration of the programme is two years and the courses are carefully designed to attain both scientific and technical aspects that enable them to grow into competent, seasoned professionals. Course curriculum is designed both at basic and advanced levels. There are 14 core and practical courses spread across 4 semesters. Students in fourth semester are given oppurtunity to undertake research oriented project in their concerned field of specialization or interest. Apart from these core and practical courses, students are also required to take up electives. This programme provides elective subjects which are relevant with updated and new areas in various branches of Geography to meet the needs of all students.
The analytical and research skills gained from this programme provides wide scope for the students to practice as Cartographer, Commercial/residential surveyor, Environmental consultant, Geographical information systems officer, Pollution analyst, Soil Conservationist, Planning and development surveyor, Secondary school teacher, Town planner and many more.
As our University is located in rural background, community nearby enable healthy exchange of information related to the subject. Further, students can have wider exposure and experience from nearby villages adopted by the University regarding the geography of rural villages.
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News and Events
- National Conference on GeoVista 2025: Geographical Visualization: Trends and Applications – 7th March 2025
- National Workshop on Geoinformatics for Beginners – 27th to 31st January, 2025
- National seminar brochure: Geovista 2023: Geographical View in Sustainable Technologies and Applications on 6th & 7th July 2023
- Three-day Workshop on Field and Imaging Spectrometry (Spectra 2023), co-sponsored by the ISPRS ICWG V/IV between 3rd & 5th May 2023
Vision
To be the leading Geography Department in the country and attain excellence in geography teaching and research
Mission
- Provide an enhanced educational atmosphere to the students through blending of teaching and research that fosters the knowledge, skills, and experiences.
- Prepare students to solve societal problems and inspire them to become cognizant decision-makers and leaders.
- Engage local, regional, national and global communities through demand-based collaborative research.
- Establish Centre for Advanced Geographical Research with innovative techniques, instrumentation, and infrastructure.
Programmes Offered
M.Sc. Geography
The duration of the programme is two years and the courses are carefully designed to attain both scientific and technical aspects that enable them to grow into competent, seasoned professionals. Course curriculum is designed both at basic and advanced levels. There are 14 core and practical courses spread across 4 semesters. Students in fourth semester are given oppurtunity to undertake research oriented project in their concerned field of specialization or interest. Apart from these core and practical courses, students are also required to take up electives. This programme provides elective subjects which are relevant with updated and new areas in various branches of Geography to meet the needs of all students.
Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Arts (B.A/B.Sc.) with Geography as main subject or ancillary subject as Geography or related disciplines of Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences from a recognized Indian or foreign university / (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list). Candidates should have secured a minimum of 55 % marks in aggregate for General Category, 50% marks for OBC (Non-creamy Layer) and, 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Duration of the programme: Two Years (Four Semesters)
Mode of Selection: CUET Score
Sanctioned Strength: 38
Curriculum:
Syllabus w.e.f. 2024-2025- Syllabus w.e.f. 2023-2024
- Syllabus w.e.f. 2021-2022
- Open Electives w.e.f. 2024-2025
- Open Electives w.e.f. 2023-2024
- Generic Electives w.e.f. 2019-2020
Ph.D. Geography
Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines:
A consistently good academic record and possessing a M.A./M.Sc. or M.Phil. in Geography/Applied Geography or related disciplines of Earth Sciences obtained from any recognised Indian University or Foreign University equivalent, with a minimum of 55% marks for General category and 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories at P.G level.
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Head of the Department
Department of Geography
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodgeo@cutn.ac.in
