MS Geography-GCU Lahore

Course name: MS Geography

Course Overview: The MS program in Geography covers applied areas in the subject of Geography. The courses include Applied Physical Geography, Applied Human Geography, recent fields like Geography of Transportation, fluvial morphology, Disaster Risk Management, Regional planning, etc. as well as techniques like Remote Sensing, GIS, and others in the subject with their application in different fields.

Objectives of MS Programme

• To provide quality education in academics and research.
  
• To educate advanced Physical Geography concepts in areas of climate studies, fluvial morphology, etc.
  
• To impart applied Human Geography concepts in areas of demography, transportation, urban and regional planning, etc.
  
• To introduce recent techniques of Remote Sensing and GIS with their applications.
  
• To provide candidates the opportunity of post-graduating in Geography to broaden their education as well as research. The programme covers applied areas which fulfill the need of market and let the learner to understand and control environment and its related problems and issues.
  

Keeping in view of the academic and research development, the collaborations between Department of Geography and other departments and universities were established to promote practical academic activities, data sharing, holding of workshops and seminars. The following links/ MOU are actively working with the Department of Geography.

No. of Semesters: 4

Course duration: 2 years

Requirements: A candidate having sixteen years of Education or 4-years of education (130 credit hours) after HSSC/A-Level/Grad-12/Equivalent in the relevant subject. The minimum required marks/grades for admission in MS/MPhil will be as follow:

• Faculty of Science & Technology 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examinations.
  
• Faculty of Engineering 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Arts & Social Science 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% in Annual Examination.
  
• All candidates are required to pass the GCU General Assessment Test (General) for MS/MPhil admission to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of registration and test shall be announced at an appropriate time.
  
• The candidate who already possess valid GAT result through NTS are also eligible to apply for admission till 30-09-2014.
  
• Candidates working in Government /Semi Government or private institutions may apply. Such candidates shall have to submit “NOC” from the Head of the Institution where they are working.
  
• There is no age limit for admission to MS/MPhil programme.
  
• A “Notification of Registration” of the candidate approved for admission in MS/MPhil programme shall be issued by the Registrar.
  

How to apply: Admissions for Undergraduate degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e. August / September.

• Applications for admission to various Undergraduate degree programs are invited through an advertisement.
  Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants.
  
• In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.gcu.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order
  
• The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office.
  
• The candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully after reading the instructions and especially the column for preferences of different disciplines.
  

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