Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography

The Department of Geography at the University of Dammam’s College of Arts and Humanities was established in 1399AH/ 1978 CE, making it one of the oldest geography departments in the Kingdom. This department prepares its graduates with a strong foundation in geography covering such varied subjects as physical geography, the culture of cities and built landscapes. 

College

College of Arts

Campus

Dammam

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BA

Gender

Female

Credit hours

139

Additional requirements

Graduation Project

Track                                               College of Arts 

Mission

Preparing distinguished graduates in geography and geographic information systems through providing an academic environment which supports scientific research and community service.

Goals

• To meet job market requirements through graduating students specialized in field of geography and GIS.
• To develop skills of scientific research and instill moral values in students of geography and GIS.
• To permanently participate in community service through providing scientific consultations and holding training courses in geography and GIS. 

Career Opportunities

• Work in the education sector.
• Work in planning departments in local and regional governments.
• Work for the National Committee for GIS and Remote Sensing.
• Employment in the oil and mining industries.
• Work as an environmentalist for different government agencies.
• Work for the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities.
• Work for the Saudi Geological Survey.
• Employment at the Saudi Meteorological Affairs Office.
• Work for the Central Department of Statistics and Information.
• Employment at the Ministry of Transport and Communication.

First: Admission to the College of Arts General Requirements

• The applicant must pass all the first year (College of Arts Track) courses.
• The applicant must obtain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3 out of 5. 

Second: Controls of specialization in the College of Arts:

• Admission is by differentiation based on grade point average and the availability of seats.
• English Language Department requirements: (Earning C rating and above in English Language Course 1 and English language Course 2)

First year

During this first year the students will study a broad range of subjects that will introduce them to various disciplines in the realm of the arts and humanities.  This exposure will help them make an informed decision on what academic path they wish to pursue in the following years. They will earn 36 credit hours during this first year.
 

Second Year

In the second year the students begin to study specialized courses in the field of geography such as:  the principles of physical geography, economic geography, climatology, geomorphology as well as elements of cartography.

Third year

The third year curriculum includes: biogeography and soil, the geography of natural disasters, marine geography as well as urban geography.

Forth Year

In the fourth year the courses will focus on the following subjects: the geography of populations, contemporary geographical issues, environmental geography and political geography. The students must also prepare their graduation project.