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Choose a career with geography
Studying geography opens up a wide range of careers. Find out more about the types of jobs and career paths that geographers can enjoy.
As a degree subject, geography is highly respected by employers. Geography graduates have one of the highest rates of graduate employment, pursuing a wide range of career paths. It’s often said that there is no such thing as a geography job; rather there are multiple jobs that geographers do. Whether you have just completed a geography degree, or are thinking ahead to your next steps, we have information about your employability, work experience and career options.
Things to consider when choosing a career:
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Which aspects of geography do you enjoy?
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Do you prefer to work in a team or by yourself?
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Which of your geographical skills are your strengths?
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All jobs need broad, transferable skills. Think about how you have a portfolio of skills
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Will you need any professional qualifications to follow your career path?
See the resources below to find out about the knowledge, skills and behaviours that make you employable as a geographer, the range of roles and sectors that geographers work in, and opportunities to learn more about careers through work experience.
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Why geographers are employable
Geography graduates are very employable, with the skills, knowledge and understanding gained during a geography degree are held in high regard by employers.
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Use geography: webinars and resources
A webinar and resource series helping geographers and geography students find out more about the many career opportunities opened up by studying geography.
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Developing your career
Resources, advice and support for career development.
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Finding work experience or remote/online work experience
Work experience is an excellent way to find out what careers you are interested in and improve your employment prospects by gaining experience and demonstrating commitment to a career.