BA/BS Geography and Anthropology

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About the Program

The BA program in Geography and Anthropology offers a multidisciplinary approach, exploring the intricate relationship between human societies and their environments.

Delving into the geographical aspects of human culture, examining how societies interact with their surroundings over time. Anthropological studies delve deeper into exploring diverse cultural practices, social structures, and human behaviours. Through a blend of fieldwork, research, and theoretical study, gain a comprehensive understanding of human diversity, geographical landscapes, and cultural evolution. This program equips graduates with analytical skills and a nuanced understanding of the world, preparing for careers in research, environmental studies, cultural heritage, and social sciences.

Advantage @DGU

  • Dehradun - A Safe, Beautiful & Cosmopolitan Education City.
  • Bundle of Industry Integrated Value Added Certificates.
  • Students from 23 States & 5 Countries on campus.
  • Multiple Placements for all.
  • More than 250+ Companies for Campus Placement.
  • Possibilities of International Exposure.
  • Separate in campus Girls & Boys hostels with Modern Sporting & Gym facilities.

USPs of the Program

Fieldwork Emphasis

Experience hands-on learning through fieldwork, developing practical skills in geographic data collection and anthropological research methods.

Cultural Competence

Gain a deep understanding of diverse cultures, societies, and their interactions with the environment, fostering cultural sensitivity crucial for global collaboration.

Interdisciplinary Exploration

Engage in a comprehensive study of the Earth's physical and cultural landscapes, combining geography's spatial understanding with anthropology's insights into human societies.

Sustainability Integration

Embrace sustainability as a core theme, understanding the dynamic relationships between human activities, the environment, and sustainable development.

Cutting-edge Research Opportunities

Engage in research initiatives that tackle contemporary challenges, providing opportunities to contribute to academic advancements in geography and anthropology.

Career Opportunities

  • Urban Planning Specialist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
  • Anthropologist
  • Climatologist
  • Cultural Resource Manager
  • Remote Sensing Specialist

Course Structure

Semester I Semester II
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
General English 3 Fine Arts 3
Indian Literature and Culture 3 Social and Political Formations 3
Knowledge Theory and Practice 3 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography 3
Introduction to Geography 3 Cultural Anthropology 3
Introduction to Anthropology 3 Biological Anthropology 3
Physical & Human Geography Core 3 OPEN ELECTIVE 2 2
OPEN ELECTIVE 1 2 OPEN ELECTIVE 3 2
TOTAL 20 TOTAL 19
Semester III Semester IV
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Indian Civilizations 3 Environmental Studies 3
Research Methods in Geography 3 Environmental Geography Core 3
Archaeology 3 Ethnographic Writing 3
Minor Paper 1 3 Minor Paper 2 3
Regional Geography 3 Cultural and Historical Geography 3
Linguistic Anthropology 3 Archaeological Fieldwork 3
Transportation & Population Geography 3 Human Evolution 2
Research Methods in Anthropology 3 OPEN ELECTIVE 4 2
TOTAL 24 TOTAL 22
Semester V Semester VI
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 Applied Anthropology 3
Philosophy, Aesthetics and Ethics 2 Natural Hazards and Disaster Management 3
Internship 2 GIS Applications (Geography Information System) 3
Seminar in Anthropology 3 Cultural Heritage and Preservation 3
Minor Paper 3 3 Minor Paper 4 4
Geographies of Globalization 3 Capstone Project 4
Digital and Cyber Geographies 3
Open Elective 5 2
TOTAL 21 TOTAL 20

Suggested Minors:


1. History

History Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 History of Early India 3
2 Society and Culture in Medieval India 3
3 Political History of Medieval India: 12th to Mid 16thCentury 3
4 Ancient Indian Epigraphy and Numismatics 3

2. Political Science

Political Science Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to Political Science 3
2 Political Processes and Dynamics of State Politics in India 3
3 Ideology and Politics 3
4 Human rights 3

3. Philosophy

Philosophy Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to Indian Philosophy 3
2 Foundations of Western Philosophy 3
3 Logic, Reasoning & Methodology 3
4 Modern Indian Thinkers 3

4. English

English Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Graphic narratives 3
2 Indian writing in English 3
3 Literature and cinema 3
4 History of English Literature 3

Scholarships

Scholarships for Under-Graduate Students

Scholarship for Undergraduate Students for 2024 intake

CATEGORY All India
SCHOLARSHIPS 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00%
12th Percentage (Any Central Board) 80.00-84.99 85.00-89.99 90.00-92.50 92.60-94.99 95 96 97 98 99
JEE Percentile 75-79.99 80 - 84.99 85 - 89.99 90 - 94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-97.99 98-98.99 99-100
CUET Percentile 88 - 89.99 90-91.99 92-93.99 94-94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-99.99 98-98.99 99-100

Note: Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects will not be considered)

SCHOLARSHIP FOR UTTARAKHAND DOMICILE

  • 25% on Tuition Fee

Note:
No two scholarships can be clubbed together, if any student eligible for two scholarships may choose the higher scholarship from the respective category.

Procedure

  1. Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form avaliable with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission wlil not be eligible for merit scholarship.
  2. Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
  3. Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you wlil receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
  4. The scholarship wlil be disbursed semester wise.
  5. In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared tlil the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks wlil have to submit the balance fees.
  6. Whlie applying for a scholarship and fliling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects wlil not be considered).

However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards wlil be subject to:

  1. 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
  2. 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
  3. Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
  4. Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
  5. Students should give an undertaking of being avaliable at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwlil programmes.
  6. There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
  7. Students need to send a thank you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
  8. In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester wlil be withdrawn.

Disclaimer:

  • Notwithstanding anything under this Scholarship scheme, ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST has sole discretion to edit, modify, change, update, continue or abandon the above-mentioned Scholarship going forward at any given point in time, without any prior written intimation. Management wlil be the final deciding authority for all scholarship decisions as stated in this specific disclaimer.
  • There is no concept of automatic renewal for next semester. The Sponsorship Committee shall decide every semester on a case-to-case basis, subject to the Scholarship Scheme if prevaliing at the relevant time.
  • There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of discontinuation / transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of college leaving certificate.
  • Please note that this communication is without prejudice to any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST and this communication should not be considered as a waiver of any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST in the applicants’ favour.
Flexible Pathways to Honors Degrees

Eligibility

To pursue this program student must have

Min. 60% in XII with appereance in National Level Entrance Examinaiton + Online Interview + Writing Test ( Merit on the basis of cumulative Score on the basis of X+XII + Online Interview + Writing Test )

How to Apply

In order to pursue this program, the students can talk to our counceller or use links below for further details:

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Ensuring Great Career

At DBSGU each student gets the opportunity to appear for more than 250+ companies each year and each student is able to get the optimum placement deserved. The maximum take home salary has been Rs. 20.5 Lakhs & CTC 23.5 Lakhs. Based on the intensity of training and exposure involved in the management program chosen by students at DBSGU, they are offered positions ranging from Mid-level Manager, Functional Expert, Consultant (Entry Level), Entry Level Managerial and Domain Trained positions.

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