Graduation in Geography is the basic qualification needed to get into
the field of geography. But for enhanced career prospects, masters and
doctoral degrees are essential. Various institutes and universities in
India offer courses in various field of geography.
Candidates who have passed 10+2 with high marks in social sciences including
geography or equivalent can apply for the bachelors course in geography
which is offered in both arts and science stream (i.e B.A Geography and
B.Sc. Geography). A base in Maths, statistics and computer science is
needed in graduate studies. On completion of bachelor's degree, an aspirant
can do masters/ M.Phil/ Ph.D programs. Bachelor degree with a minimum
of 50% marks is required for masters degree and at the master level one
can choose any specialized courses in geography like cartography, urban
and town planning, regional planning, physiography, climatology, oceanography,
population studies, environmental geography etc. Some institutes offer
courses in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) like
courses in Geo informatics which are the most demanded module of this
era.
A course in geography covers almost all the subjects such as environment,
people, economy, ocean, physical features of earth, agriculture, natural
resources etc.
Personal skill:
Perceptive and probing mind, keen observation, analytical and logical
thinking and computer skills are the much needed qualification in the
field of geography. Interest in mathematics and science can help one to
be good in this profession and as any other careers, communication skill
plays a major role. Field work sometimes may require travel to remote
and less developed areas, Geographers must be physically fit and be healthy
to work in any situation & locale, and must keep an updated data regarding
the earth and the changes occurring. They should enjoy travelling, reading,
studying and be able to work independently
