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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG): the heart of geography
Support for Students          
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) offers a wide range of support to students at any stage of their higher education.

Use this page to find the right support for you...
 

 

  'Study Geography'
Reasons for studying geography, helping choosing a course and how to make a successful application

 


  Should I take a gap year?
Gap year opportunities, questions to consider

 Learning & Leading: funding your gap year

Support for 18 young geographers to undertake meaningful learning experiences abroad.

  21st Century Challenges
Learn more about the issues facing us all today through high profiles events and online

  Geography Today

Find out about how new Geographic work is making a difference

 Geography Ambassadors

Passionate about geography?
Become a Geography Ambassador!

  The scheme recruits, trains and supports geographers currently at university and graduate geographers in the work place to act as ambassadors for geography in the classroom
 

 

 Careers in geography
Career options, what you will be able to offer employers - and what they look for, Career Profiles

  Going places with geography
Information and examples on how to make geography part of your career progression

 The Society's Collections
Around 2 million items - the Collections provide an unparalleled resource tracing 500 years of geographical discovery and research - use it for your dissertation research

  Grants for Students

The Society provides several grants to support university students undertaking research

 Explore

The Society's annual expedition and fieldwork planning symposium - Over 100 leading field scientists & explorers on hand to offer you advice

  Learning & Leading: Fieldwork apprenticeships
5 undergraduate students will be offered the opportunity of going overseas during the summer of their 1st year as a fieldwork apprentice, attached to a field research project led by a university lecturer.

 Grants for Students
Some of the Society's student grants are specifically for supporting fieldwork

Become a Young Geographer

  You will receive Geographical magazine every month - packed with fantastic photography and articles


  Get access to the
Geography in the News website with topical case studies for students

  Attend weekly lectures in London (or access online)

  Get member discounts on gear, maps and books

Full details and how to apply


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