What careers are in the field of Geography?

[Jukka Hilden]

I`ve always been interested in Geography, so I am going to university to get a bachelors or masters in it, I was wondering what the career outlook would be, as of now i`m thinking of teaching it in high school, but what else could I do thanks.

[Derek]

Archaeologist

[ShirleySmith]

Geography is reasonably well respected by most employers and I've given you a list of jobs where geography might come in handy one way or another. Some of the jobs are more directly linked to geography than others.

Geography involves a lot of teamwork, research, analysis and broad thinking - all of which employers like. I hated geography at school - it was DULL. But I actually did it for my degree and I enjoyed it. There aren't many subjects where you can study volcanoes, environmental management, world culture, media representation and the social effects of communism all in one year but geography is one of them.


Environmental campaign organiser
Teacher
Social worker
Youth and community worker
Emergency services manager
FE or university lecturer
Museum explainer
Exhibition designer and curator
Health education campaigner
Advertising executive
Human resources officer
Campaign organiser
Market research analyst
Public policy research
Marketing
PR (Public Relations) Officer


Conservation worker
Environmental health officer
Architect or urban planner for sustainable projects
Environmental engineer
Landscape architecture
Pollution analyst
Cycle route planner
Recycling officer
Forestry manager
SSSI warden
Environmental consultant
Environmental impact officer

Financial risk assessor
Insurance
Transport / logistics manager
Retail management
Management consultant
Economic adviser and analyst
Buyer
Location analyst

Geography graduates have excellent transferable skills which attracts business, law and finance sectors.

Expedition leader
Travel agent
Exhibitions coordinator
Leisure centre management
Heritage site manager
Eco Tour guide
Tourist information officer
Visit (London) guide
Travel writer
TV researcher
Holiday representative
Cultural arts officer 2012
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teacher