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What can I study with Geography?

Geography is about the earth, people and places. It opens careers in planning, the environment, maps and surveying. Most routes are flexible on maths, but the science-heavy ones prefer Mathematics.

What Geography lets you study

The fields of study this subject opens at universities and colleges.

  • Town and regional planning
  • Environmental science and management
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land surveying
  • Tourism and travel
  • Teaching

Do you need maths?

Many geography-linked diplomas accept Maths Literacy. Town planning and some science routes prefer or need pure Mathematics.

Careers you can do with Geography

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TeacherTeaches Geography and other subjects at school.
Town plannerPlans how towns and cities grow and are used.
Environmental scientist or consultantStudies and protects the environment.
GIS specialistMakes and uses digital maps and location data.
Land surveyorMeasures land and sets out boundaries for building.
CartographerDraws and designs maps.
Tourism officerPromotes places and helps visitors.
Data or market analystStudies people and places using data.
MeteorologistStudies the weather and makes forecasts.
GeologistStudies rocks, minerals and the earth.
Conservation officerProtects wildlife, parks and natural areas.
Transport or logistics plannerPlans how people and goods move around.

More jobs Geography can lead to

Geospatial analystGIS technicianGeomorphologistGeopolitical analystHydrologistUrban plannerDisaster risk management analystEnvironmental officerEnvironmental consultantEnvironmental managerEnvironmental assessment practitionerEnvironmental plannerPlanning and development surveyorNature conservationistConservation managerField guideWildlife managerCommunity liaison officer
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