COVID19 update
The Society building is currently closed and we are not able to offer work experience placements.
Applications received to date for the Summer placements will be considered for the next active placement period by default; we will be in touch with applicants soon with more information
Placements for undergraduate geographers
We have a limited number of two week work experience placements for undergraduate geographers. These are for current students only. Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate gap year applicants or recent graduates. These office-based placements offer the opportunity to find out more about, and contribute to, the administrative work done within the Society.
Read blog posts by other students, to find out about their experiences of working with us:
Work experience blog - Jake Dowling
Work experience blog - Marie Gallagher
Work experience blog - Megan Lancaster
How to apply
Placements are offered in fixed date ranges - you should only apply for a placement if you expect to be available for the indicated dates:
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Easter 2020: No placements available
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Summer 2020 (Block 1): No placements available
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Summer 2020 (Block 2): No placements available
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Christmas 2020: Dates not yet confirmed. If offered, plan to submit an application after 1 August 2020.
Please state which period you are applying for (you may apply for more than one - make this clear in your application). All applications will be considered after each closing date and we will then let you know whether you have been successful. This may, though, take us a month or more. Young Geographers and Geography Ambassadors will be given priority.
Those who have completed a placement cannot return for further work experience.
For further details please contact rhed@rgs.org.
All placements are unpaid and based in London. We do not pay expenses or provide accommodation.
Placements for school age geographers
Unfortunately, we no longer offer work experience placements to school age (11-18 year old) students.
Areas you might like to consider for geographical work experience include:
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Local councils
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Environmental consultancy companies
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Charities and NGOs
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Environmental education organisations
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Transport planning
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Planning and urban development
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Energy and resource management
We are not able to provide individual guidance to students or parents regarding work experience ideas or placements elsewhere.