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M.Ed. Geography Education

Type Duration Classifications Entry Modes
Postgraduate 2 year Sandwich Direct

Description

M.Ed Geography Education is an postgraduate program that comprehensively prepares students for a career in Education, Science and Technology. The program covers all three aspect of Geography (physical, human and practical), eductational theories and pedogeological strategies.

Prospects/Career Options

  • Teaching/Lecturing position in educational and related institutions
  • Research position with institutes and similar ancillary organisations
  • Event and Tourism planner
  • Population Planner/Policymaker at National Population Council
  • Environmental Monitor and Enforcer in the Ministries of Environment, Lands and Forestry, Health, and related departments/Agencies
  • Manager/Planner for the Environmental Protection Agency and ancillary organisations
  • Environment Analyst
  • Conservationist of biodiversity MDAs and international organisations including UNEP
  • Policymaker/Planner
  • Real estate developer
  • Professional in firms specializing in forestry, mining, engineering, architecture, or surveying
  • Flood Plain and Wetlands Manager
  • Attorney: Environmental Law
  • Natural Hazards Specialist
  • Cultural Ecologist
  • Water/Air Quality Specialist
  • Location Expert
  • Business Consultant

Target Group

The programme seeks to target the following;

  1. Teachers/Educators
  2. Policymaker/Planners
  3. Conservationist of biodiversity, MMDAs and international organisations
  4. Ecotourism developers
  5. Professional in firms specializing in transport, travel agency, customer services
  6. Cultural Ecologist
  7. Location Experts
  8. Business Consultants

Entry Requirement

Candidates applying for the programme should have Geography major (First degree) or Geography with another subject and must have attained at least a Second-Class Lower Division.

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