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Careers and progression with geography

Studying geography opens up a wide range of careers. Read on to find out more about the types of jobs and career paths that geographers can enjoy.

Bullet  Geography jobs can be found in these sectors

Bullet  Geography career cards
Every page has career cards with geography graduates showing how geography helps them in their chosen career.

Bullet  Things to consider when choosing a career

  • Which aspects of geography do you enjoy?
  • Do you prefer to work in a team or by yourself?
  • Which of your geographical skills are your strengths?
  • All jobs need broad, transferable skills. Think about how you have a ‘portfolio’ of skills.
  • Will you need any professional qualifications to follow your career path?

Bullet  Find out more
To know more about studying geography at university or talk to a graduate, ask your teacher to arrange for a geography ambassador from the Society to visit your school or college.

  To book an ambassador
Register your school and visit request on Find Geography Ambassadors website.
More information about the Geography ambassador scheme

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