Geography — study plan
- Credit hours
- 72
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 31
- Degree
- diploma
The Geography study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 72 credit hours across 31 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| GEO1303 | The geography of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| ELIG1401 | English Language | 2 |
| GEO1302 | Geography of the Islamic World | 2 |
| GEO1101 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 2 |
| GEO1201 | Introduction to Human Geography | 2 |
| GEO1501 | Fundamentals of Cartography | 3 |
| GEO1301 | Geography of Continents | 2 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| GEO1102 | Earth Science | 2 |
| GEO1103 | Climatology | 3 |
| GEO1202 | Population Geography | 2 |
| GEO1104 | Topography | 2 |
| GEO1502 | Applied Cartography | 3 |
| GEO1401 | Principles of Geographical Statistics | 2 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| GEO2503 | Aerial Photography | 3 |
| GEO2203 | Urban Geography | 3 |
| GEO2105 | Biogeography | 2 |
| GEO2106 | Geomorphology | 3 |
| MTH2402 | Quantitative Geographic Analysis | 3 |
| GEO2204 | Economic Geography | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| HIS3407 | Archaeological landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| GEO2107 | Environmental Geography | 3 |
| GEO2205 | Geography of Services | 3 |
| GEO2504 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEO2108 | Natural Resources | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Geography
How many credit hours is Geography at Umm Al-Qura University?
Geography at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 72 credit hours to graduate, spread across 31 courses.
How many years is Geography at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Geography spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geography award?
Geography at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Diploma degree after completing 72 credit hours.