The main objectives of the degree programme are to equip graduates with a comprehensive training in the main branches of the combined discipline, namely, human and physical geography as well as environmental science. They are therefore provided with theoretical underpinnings, qualitative and quantitative skills in their spatial analysis of phenomena on the earth’s surface, geographic methods of inquiry, field survey techniques as well as computer application to geographic and environmental studies.

Within this context, the Geography and Environmental Studies degree (with the geographical bias) is a more practical –oriented subject with many more applications than Geography. Environmental Studies focuses on local and regional concerns and some continental and global environmental challenges such as desertification, ozone depletion, global warming and acid rain. This programme is based on the concept that several threads of inquiry are of particular importance to the entire spectrum of relationships between people and the environment. Such a conceptual framework helps to address the program which is designed to be problem-focused, policy-relevant, holistic and self-evaluating.

Within the above framework, the program offers a strong foundation of the physical and human aspects of the geographic and environmental thrust that promotes the intimate interactions between them which ensures sustainable development. It also provides a wide range of practical skills and courses that are important in providing the required background to understanding spatial and environmental challenges. The programme also emphasizes management aspects of this combined degree offering a variety of courses with a significant component of the applied aspects and opens up career opportunities in teaching, regional planning and other professions with strong global interactions.

This programme is so encompassing a discipline that the content of the course offered is caters cross-pollination with many disciplines. As such students studying Geography and Environmental Studies related options/elective courses from the other departments of the University will be able to choose from the wide range of areas the programme.

Home Student: 639,500 F CFA
Foreign Student :1,039,500 F CFA

In addition to the general admission requirements for admission into the Catholic University Cameroon, Bamenda, prospective students into this program must meet ANY ONE of the following conditions:

1. Two A-levels(or equivalent) with at least five credit points.
2. Holder of other equivalent qualification like teachers Grade One etc.

All such qualification make the applicant eligible for admission into the first year of the program.

Future, Career and Employment opportunities
Graduates of this department with training in both natural and social sciences have a wide range of careers in Business, government, State agencies,local Councils, Consultancy, non-governmantal organisations, private planning,regional planning and development, Multinational companies, private planning firms, environmental protection, housing mangement,research organisations, teaching and the pursuit of a variety of postgraduate programs.