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University ranking of geography department
Geographical universities are ranked as follows:

Peking University, Beijing Normal University, East China Normal University, Nanjing University, Nanjing Normal University, Wuhan University, Capital Normal University, Northeast Normal University, Fujian Normal University, Henan University.

1, Introduction to Geography

Geography is a subject that studies the spatial distribution law, time evolution process and regional characteristics of geographical elements or geographical complexes on the earth's surface. It is the intersection of natural science and humanities, and has the characteristics of comprehensiveness, intersection and regionality.

2. Training purpose

This major trains high-quality middle school geography education and environmental education teachers and their related professional reserve talents who master the basic theories, knowledge and methods of geography, develop morally, intellectually and physically in an all-round way, have a solid foundation of geographical science thinking, have a wide range of adaptability, and have strong innovative consciousness and practical ability.

3. Employment prospects

The employment scope of geographical researchers is relatively narrow, but most of them work in public facilities, especially in universities, scientific research institutes and statistical institutions; Regional, regional and urban planning agencies; Planning Bureau of Living Environment; Environmental protection agency.

In addition, graduates of this major can also work in map, encyclopedia or other professional publishing houses, and work in publishing, broadcasting, television, international tourism economy, consulting institutions, survey and investigation companies, etc. Only a few graduates can still work in raw material production enterprises, such as oil companies and other corresponding departments.