1. About Faculty of Geographical Science
Established in November 2016, the Faculty of Geographical Science (FGS) originated from the History and Geography Section in the Education Department of the Imperial University of Peking in 1902. With more than 100 years’ history, FGS is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching and learning and fostering cutting edge research and discovery as well as contributing to social services in Geography and is top in China (ranked No.1 in 2016 national discipline evaluation) and enjoys a good reputation internationally(ranked No. 51-100, QS Ranking 2021). With Geographical Science as the core discipline, FGS also covers related disciplines as Remote Sensing Science and Technology.
FGS comprises 6 secondary institutions, including the School of Geography, School of Natural Resources, Institute of Remote Sensing Science and Engineering, Institute of Land Surface Systems and Sustainable Development, Centre for GeoData and Analysis as well as Institute of Disaster Reduction and Emergency Management. FGS is also supporting the running of the State Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes and Resource Ecology as well as the State Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing Science.
FGS is one of the National Research and Education Bases for Basic Science of Geography as well as the National Training Bases for Top-notch Students in Fundamental Disciplines of Geography. We have formed a three-dimensional and diversified undergraduate talent training model, specifically "platform-discipline-competence", and a model that is oriented to the development of multidisciplinary awareness and innovative capability for postgraduates and doctoral students.
2. Study Programs in FGS
1) Undergraduate Programs
Our undergraduate programs provide basic knowledge and scientific research training for the students, and help the students grow into innovative and independent future talents with a good understanding of Geography and related disciplines, an integrated scientific and humanistic thinking, a broad professional foundation, an open international perspective as well as a strong sense of social responsibility.
- Bachelor of Science (Geography):
Physical Geography and Resource Environment major
Human Geography & Urban and Rural Planning major
Geographical Information Science major
Resource and Environmental Sciences major
4 years full-time study, starting from Fall Semester
Courses are mainly taught in Chinese, with the combination of course teaching and hands-on training, esp. on-the-spot field study. At least 155 credits are required, also the graduate thesis is substantial for graduation.
2) Master’s Programs
Our master’s programs aim to equip the students with knowledge and skills to undertake the work related to Geography or continue their study for a higher research degree in related areas. They build the students with a strong sense of social responsibilities and a keen awareness of research frontiers. Graduates are supposed to be familiar with the basic theories and methodology of geography, capable of carrying out fieldwork and laboratory analysis, familiar with the whole process of scientific research from data collection to quantitative analysis, and finally academic paper writing.
- Master of Science (Geography)
Physical Geography, Human Geography, Cartography and Geographical Information System, Natural Resources, Natural Disasters as well as Global Environmental Change.
There is a flexible study duration for the Master’s Program within 2-3 years. It will take 2 or 2.5 years for students who have completed the required credits with qualified grades and met the degree conferral requirements.
Courses are mainly taught in Chinese. The course structure is a combination of foundation courses, professional courses as well as research direction courses, with the emphasis on innovative and cross-disciplinary study and standardized research training. At least 35 credits are required, also the graduate thesis is substantial for graduation.
3) Doctoral Programs
Our doctoral programs aim to equip the students with solid knowledge and proficient skills to undertake research work in related areas, and help the graduates grow into independent researchers with a strong sense of social responsibilities. Graduates are accomplished in one or several study areas in geography, and can propose and solve valuable cutting-edge scientific issues with innovative thinking and broad knowledge of research frontiers. Graduates could work in more senior positions in either research or management posts related to geography.
- Doctor of Science (Geography)
Physical Geography, Human Geography, Cartography and Geographical Information System, Natural Resources, Natural Disasters as well as Global Environmental Change.
The study period of a doctoral program is generally 3 years, and should not exceed 6 years.
Courses are mainly taught in Chinese and are intended to develop the students with advanced research skills and innovative knowledge in research frontiers, as well as rich international study or research experience. At least 20 credits are required, also the graduate dissertation is substantial for graduation.
3. Contact Information
Address: No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100875, People’s Republic of China
Tel: 010-58805825
E-mail：geoadmission@bnu.edu.cn
Website: https://geo.bnu.edu.cn/
