Bachelor's Degree (BSc), Institute of Earth sciences
05.03.02 Geography
Purpose of this educational program
Training of qualified specialists of pedagogical, scientific and professional spheres (in the field of Social and Economic Geography, Landscape Geochemistry, Nature protection and Rational nature management).
This is the only geographical program that provides training of qualified personnel who can simultaneously be in demand in various fields of economics, ecology and nature protection, offering effective management solutions based on spatial analysis of factors and conditions of territorial development, and can also teach in secondary schools as geography teachers.
Core curriculum
Basis | Specialized subjects |
Geography with the basics of land science Climatology with the basics of meteorology Mathematics and mathematical statistics The foundations of Russian statehood Physical education and sports Physics of the Earth The history of Russia Chemistry Biology Soil geography with the basics of soil science Foreign language Philosophy Economics and law General hydrology Physical geography of continents and oceans Life safety Computer science GIS in geography Methods of complex geographical research Geographical zoning Nature protection and the basics of nature management Methods of teaching geography Physical geography and landscapes of Russia Fundamentals of geophysics and geochemistry of landscapes Territorial planning and design of environmental and economic activities Geographical and environmental monitoring | Introduction to project activities Project activities Geomorphology with the basics of general geology Topography with the basics of cartography Biogeography with the basics of ecology Landscape studies A foreign language for business communication Natural and cultural heritage with the basics of conservation Economic and social geography of Russia and the world with the basics of geography of economic sectors Geography of the population with the basics of demography and geo-urbanism Geographical foundations of sustainable development and regional policy Environmental audit Ecological and geographical expertise with the basics of ecological and economic optimization |
Advantages of this study program:
- Availability of mobile training and production practices in various parts of Russia;
- Highly qualified team of scientists and teachers: PhD researchers and candidates of geographical sciences, laureates of grants of the President of Russia, prizes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Roshydromet, Potanin and Vernadsky Foundations, Leaders and participants of largescale scientific marine and terrestrial expeditions in various places of the planet;
- Opportunity of scientific research during educational process;
- Possibility to participate in scientific and educational schools, competitions, conferences and master classes from representatives of employers;
- Prospect to choose courses, allowing students to build an individual learning plan.
Prospects. Career & Employment
🌍Graduates of the educational program are in demand in the labor market, have decent salaries and career prospects. The integrated nature of the program expands the opportunities for graduates to choose their future profession.
Why pursue a Bachelor's degree in Geology?
🌏After educational program students can:
- Continue their education at Master's Degree;
- Jobs directly related to your degree include: Park ranger. Teacher. Surveyor. Geospatial analyst. Computer programmer, etc.
- Work as leading professionals, scientific employees and managers in the structures of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation, in the Ministry of Emergency Situations, in Russian and foreign tourist companies, in scientific, production and design-exploration organizations specializing in geoinformation technologies, geodesy, landscape planning and design;
- Work in educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities).