Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies (Geography) is a postgraduate program offered by the College of Languages and Humanities at Qassim University. The program aims to prepare students to address geographical and environmental problems, meet the needs of the job market, and contribute to the development of local and global resources.

Program Objectives

The program has several objectives, including:

• Preparing scientifically qualified personnel to solve geographical and environmental problems and meet the needs of the job market.
• Enhancing research methods and tools in geography and the environment.
• Developing creative thinking, critical analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Promoting partnerships and scientific research to contribute to the development of local and global resources.
• Utilizing modern technologies in geographical and environmental research.
• Publishing innovative scientific research locally and internationally.

Program Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

1. Identify principles, concepts, and theories in geography and environmental studies.
2. Recognize recent developments and emerging challenges in geography and the environment.
3. Evaluate advanced scientific knowledge that contributes to the development of research.
4. Analyze problems in geography and the environment creatively and innovatively.
5. Use modern technologies in geographical and environmental research.
6. Conduct innovative research that contributes to sustainable development.
7. Demonstrate commitment to the ethics and integrity of scientific research.
8. Participate actively in local and international collaborative research in geography and the environment.
9. Show the ability to take responsibility and engage in self-directed learning.

Admission Requirements

• The program is open to students with a Master's degree in Geography.
• Admission is not available for students from outside the specialization.
• The program requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 (on a 5-point scale), 2.75 (on a 4-point scale), or 80 (on a 100-point scale).
• The admission process involves a 50% evaluation of the cumulative GPA and 50% of the university's aptitude test.

Program Structure

The program consists of 46 credits, including:

• 39 credits for the program with courses and a dissertation
• 45 credits for the program with courses
• No elective courses are available.

Compulsory Courses

The program includes the following compulsory courses:

Level 1

• GEO 701: Contemporary Trends in Geography and Environment (2 credits)
• GEO 702: Applications of Remote Sensing in Geography and Environment (3 credits)
• GEO 703: Environmental Safety and Security (2 credits)
• GEO 704: Environmental Assessment (3 credits)

Level 2

• GEO 705: Applied Statistical Analysis in Geography and Environment (3 credits)
• GEO 706: Applications of Geographic Information Systems in Geography and Environment (3 credits)

Level 3

• GEO 707: Field Study in Geography and Environment (3 credits)
• GEO 708: Special Topic in Geography and Environment (3 credits)

Level 4

• GEO 799: Dissertation (24 credits)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

1. Teaching geography in public education.
2. Supervisory roles in education administration.
3. Research and specialist positions.
4. Regional affairs and urban planning.
5. Cartography and geographic information systems.
6. Laboratory research and analysis.
7. Environmental consulting and management.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the program is 60,000 SAR.

Program Code and Credits

• Program Code: DGEO2
• Total Credits: 46
• Compulsory Credits: 46
• Elective Credits: 0