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After BA in geography which courses can we choose to continue for training or exam


Kaylin Gangmei 8th Aug, 2025
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Ankur Mehta 9th Aug, 2025

After completing BA in Geography, you can go for higher studies like MA in Geography, GIS & Remote Sensing, Environmental Studies, Urban & Regional Planning, or Disaster Management. If you are interested in government jobs, you can prepare for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, or other competitive exams. You can also take professional training in cartography, survey, or teaching if you aim for academic roles. Your choice should depend on whether you want to work in research, planning, environment, or civil services.


Deepthi Pradeep 8th Aug, 2025

After completing a BA in Geography, you can explore multiple higher study or training paths based on your interests and career ambitions. If you enjoy academic depth consider MA in Geography or MSc in Applied Geography. For tech-oriented skills opt for MSc in Geo Informatics or GIS and Remote Sensing diploma or certificates. These programs open doors to GIS specialist urban planner environmental consultant disaster manager or cartographer roles. You can also choose diplomas in Remote Sensing or Cartography to gain practical skills quickly. For a teaching career consider BEd or MSc followed by certification. Courses in Environment Management Disaster Management and Climate Science also align well with a geography background. All these options help build career readiness and expand employment chances.

Chelsie G 8th Aug, 2025

After completing a BA in Geography, you have several options depending on your interest. If you want to go for further studies, you can do an MA or MSc in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Studies, or Urban Planning.

For competitive exams, you can prepare for UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, or exams like UGC NET if you're aiming for teaching or research.

For skill based training, you can take certification courses in GIS, cartography, disaster management, environmental impact assessment, or data analysis to improve job prospects.

Ayush Madanpotra 8th Aug, 2025

After completing a BA in Geography, you have several paths depending on whether you want to go for further studies, professional training, or competitive exams.

You can do a Master’s in Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Geoinformatics, or Remote Sensing if you want to specialise further. Many universities also offer diplomas or certificate courses in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), cartography, or disaster management, which are highly valued in jobs related to geography.

If you are aiming for government jobs, you can prepare for UPSC Civil Services, State Public Service Commission exams, or exams like SSC CGL. Geography is an optional subject in UPSC, so your degree will help.

You can also go for teaching by doing a B.Ed after BA, which makes you eligible for school teaching positions and related exams like CTET or state TET.

For jobs in the private sector, GIS analyst training, environmental consultancy courses, and remote sensing certifications can give you good opportunities.

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