BS Human Geography

Human geography or anthropogeography is the branch of geography which studies spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment, examples of which include urban sprawl and urban redevelopment. It analyzes spatial interdependencies between social interactions and the environment through qualitative and quantitative methods. Human geography is defined as the study of relationships between human societies and the Earth's surface. It examines how humans interact with and within the environment. This multidisciplinary approach draws from sociology, anthropology, economics, and environmental science, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the intricate connections that shape lived spaces. Human geography consists of a number of sub-disciplinary fields that focus on different elements of human activity and organization, for example, cultural geography, economic geography, health geography, historical geography, political geography, population geography, rural geography, social geography, transport geography, and urban geography.

Core Courses

  • Region and Regional Concepts in Geography
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Social Geography
  • Population Geography
  • Political Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Environmental Geography

Eligibility Criteria

  • A minimum score of 50% on an Intermediate or equivalent exam
  • Additional 20 marks of those who have studied Geography at Intermediate level
  • The may also need to pass an entrance test

Scope

The scope of human geography is vast and interdisciplinary, encompassing various aspects that explore the ways in which people interact with their environment and how spatial patterns and processes shape human existence. Some key areas within the scope of human geography include

  • Cultural Geography
  • Population Geography
  • Urban Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Political Geography
  • Geospatial Technologies

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