Careers in Geography Skills gained from Geography research

Careers in Geography

Skills gained from Geography • research and data collection, analysis and evaluation • mathematical skills • written and oral communication skills (including essay writing and data presentation) • problem solving • the ability to work independently and in a team • IT skills • self-motivation and self-reliance • time management • the ability to meet deadlines • creative thinking • ability to recognise the moral and ethical issues involved in debates

Examples of careers from Geography • • Geoscientist Land surveyor Meteorologist Oceanographer Supply chain manager Landscape architect Sustainability consultant Tourism officer • Ecologist • Environmental consultant • Town planner • Agricultural engineer • Environmental health officer • Transport planner

Examples of Higher Education courses with Geography • Human Geography and Planning – Leeds Beckett University • Geology and Environmental Hazards – University of Derby • Earth and Planetary Sciences – University of Manchester • Wildlife and Environmental Conservation - Askham Bryan College • Ecology and Conservation – Edge Hill University • Environmental Science – University of Birmingham • Flood and Coastal Engineering – Brunel University London

Labour Market Information A study recording the jobs students had 6 months after graduating (in 2018/19) found the most popular areas of work for Geography graduates were: • Business, HR and financial • Technicians and other professionals • Marketing, PR and sales • Retail, catering and bar work Where you could work Charities, the Civil Service, environmental consultancies, local government, Ministry of Defence, police service

Where to get further information www. icould. com www. nationalcareersservice. direct. gov. uk www. prospects. ac. uk www. ucas. com www. discoveruni. org. uk