Ph.D. in Geography - Jadavpur University

Ph.D. Geography is an exploration-based doctoral course in geography that is committed to the investigation of the Earth and the planetary bases, elements, habitats, and wonders. A student focuses on geography to understand how the Earth is evolving. They think experimentally and logically as to why it is developing. In this course, students will explore each and every component of the Earth and its field circulation, research regions and places, types of plains, geology, and much more. Geology gives knowledge about important contemporary issues, such as globalization and ecological change, with a specific enthusiasm for neighborhood contrasts; Changes in disciplinary interests and practices reflect those issues. In this course, students will explore each and every component of the Earth and its field circulation, research regions and places, types of plains, geology, etc.

 Ph.D. Geography Eligibility 

Candidates who want to take admission in Ph.D. must have a post-graduate degree in Geography with at least 55% marks from a recognized university and must have passed the national level entrance examination or university level entrance examination. The national level entrance exam like UGC NET / UGC CSIR NET / GATE / SLET or University entrance exam consists of a written test and personal interview.

Benefits of Ph.D. in Geography

A Ph.D. Provides greater exploratory and educative freedom in geology. You will take topography classes, and you may have the option of choosing a particular location of determination. A Ph.D. in Geography can help you to achieve your objective. You will have more freedom to perform major research ideas with a doctorate. You can also work as a meteorologist, ecologist, map maker, metropolitan organizer, geology essayist, or climatologist. You gain significant investigative abilities and secure yourself as a respected researcher. A doctorate can list your qualifications and upgrade your competence and your abilities related to your job salary. You will probably get a chance to participate in unique research.  Obtaining a doctoral degree opens doors in the field of business.

 Ph.D. Geography Future Scope

There are many positions available for Ph.D. Geography researcher. Candidates after this degree can work as Map Maker, Ecological Specialist, Topographical Data Framework officers, etc. You can join a college or university-level job as an assistant professor.

The candidate has the opportunity to work in a post-doctoral fellowship after a doctorate in India and abroad. You can also work as a meteorologist, naturalist, map maker, metropolitan organizer, climatologist, etc. You can join as a researcher in various govt. laboratories and organizations.  More importantly, the candidate learns about current and historical events, whether of political or social and economic importance.

Career and Job Opportunities after Ph.D. Degree in Geography 

As a Geographic Information Systems Officer, you will be engaged in the collection and storage, analysis, and presentation of geographic and spatial information. After this degree candidates have a job in the field of human resource specialist companies.  After doing a Ph.D., you will get a salary job between 5 lakh to 8 lakh annually.

Ph.D. Geography Research Programme duration

The Ph.D. Geography course is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 duration. This depends on the university offering the course.

Fees for research program for Geography

The average fee for Ph.D. A geography degree is between INR 50000 and INR 500000.