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Why study geography

There are many reasons why people decide to study geography at university. Some of the following may apply to you:

  • You enjoy learning about people and their societies, economies, cultures and the environment
  • You are keen to learn and develop a wide range of skills
  • You are seeking a broad based academic degree, offering above average graduate employability

Geography has been defined amongst the key "facilitating" or "hard" subjects in a guide compiled by the Russell Group (20 leading UK universities) - access the 'Informed Choices' guide (PDF). Choosing "soft" subjects at A Level can reduce the degree options available to you at competitive universities. 

  Find out more about what you will learn and the skills you will gain with a degree in geography.

       

Bullet  Download 'Why study geography' PDF

Bullet  For more reasons to study geography, browse the I'm a Geographer (PDF) supplement from Geographical magazine, including an introduction from the Society's Director, and read why the Society's President, Michael Palin, believes that geography students hold the key to the world's problems.


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