Department of
Geography
Welcome to the Department of Geography
The Department of Geography in UNILAG is a very vibrant one.
It has a relatively wide specialization focus, which is reflected in the diverse composition of its academic staff whose areas of teaching and research covers the whole spectrum of human geography, physical geography as well as human-environment systems.
The pedagogical approaches across the three major domains are geared towards addressing pressing societal problems.
The specific areas of specialization which have emerged and have attracted students interest include Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Natural Resource Management, Climatology and Climate Change, Biogeography, Hydrology and Water Resources Management, Cartography, Settlement and Human Habitat, Agricultural Geography and Food Security, Geomorphology and Paleogeography, Transportation and Logistics, Regional Planning and Development, Population Geography (Geodemography), Geotourism, Medical Geography and Disease Ecology, Economic Geography and Regional Studies, as well as Spatial Analytical Techniques.
Dr. Babatola O
Head of Department (HOD)
Our Vision
To be the pace –setting department of Geography in Nigeria and beyond in producing excellent graduates in research, learning and character.
Our Mission
To provide the platform of high academic standard in both research and learning in Geography.
Programmes
Take a significant step in your career journey by investing in your professional development through our faculty’s specialized certificate programs, designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in a focused area of study.
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Student Opportunities
Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting students within this department. Here, you can explore pathways for intellectual growth, engage in stimulating learning experiences, and lay the foundation for future academic and professional success in a specific field of study.