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I was talking to someone, and they said there aren't many options if I were to do it the thing is, it's the only subject that interests me, but I don't really see a point in me doing it at uni if there's no way I could find a job. Please don't say "geography teacher", as I wouldn't like to be one haha thanks


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Well, I did a degree in physical geography, I know people from my course that are working as environmental consultants, I've got a place on a grad scheme with a water company, others used it as a 'generic science based degree' to get on to other graduate schemes, or just as a degree for other jobs... I believe one of them is a primary school teacher. If I'd been unsuccessful on the grad scheme, I was looking into field centre work too, like you I did not want to be a teacher, but from what I found working at a field centre seemed much more interesting. There's a lot of things you can do with a degree in physical geography, and many more things you can do with a degree. I studied it because like you, it was the only thing that really interested me. Even if once you finish, you end up using your degree as a generic degree, rather than one in physical geography, I'd guess you're more likely to do well in something you're interested in than doing another degree, which doesn't interest you, but may seem to have better career prospects

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Thanks so much where did you go, if I may ask? I'm quite daunted by the course in the third year from what I've read

Could I do anything involved with climate change, do you think?


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I went to Keele, and studied it with music for my first two years (seemed like a good idea at the time, it really wasn't, so just did geog in my third year). From what I remember, most of the courses I looked at when I was applying had modules with covered climate change - that was getting on for six years ago now, climate change has become a much bigger issue since then, so I would guess that most phys. geog degrees will cover it in detail. And even if the modules aren't directly about climate change, it's such a big thing, that most modules I would think would at least touch upon it. Third year isn't as bad as it sounds... in my third year, none of the modules except for the dissertation were compulsory, you just had to choose which you fancied doing. We even had 2-3 week period at the start where we could swap to different modules if we changed our minds! The dissertation isn't as scary as it sounds, either. The tutors give you loads of support, it's in their interest for you to do well! First and second year build up to third year, so as long as you manage to stay on top of the work load then, third year isn't anywhere near as scary by the time you get there as it sounds now!

I've just reread your post, if you meant getting invloved with CC as a career then yes. It would probably be quite hard straight from a BSc, but there are a lot of MSc courses around and if it's something that really interest you, then it's def possible to get into.

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I went to Keele, and studied it with music for my first two years (seemed like a good idea at the time, it really wasn't, so just did geog in my third year). From what I remember, most of the courses I looked at when I was applying had modules with covered climate change - that was getting on for six years ago now, climate change has become a much bigger issue since then, so I would guess that most phys. geog degrees will cover it in detail. And even if the modules aren't directly about climate change, it's such a big thing, that most modules I would think would at least touch upon it. Third year isn't as bad as it sounds... in my third year, none of the modules except for the dissertation were compulsory, you just had to choose which you fancied doing. We even had 2-3 week period at the start where we could swap to different modules if we changed our minds! The dissertation isn't as scary as it sounds, either. The tutors give you loads of support, it's in their interest for you to do well! First and second year build up to third year, so as long as you manage to stay on top of the work load then, third year isn't anywhere near as scary by the time you get there as it sounds now!

I've just reread your post, if you meant getting invloved with CC as a career then yes. It would probably be quite hard straight from a BSc, but there are a lot of MSc courses around and if it's something that really interest you, then it's def possible to get into.

Thanks I was considering physical geography, a geography/geology degree, or environmental geography...I have no idea which one to pick. In terms of job prospects, etc, would you say the other 2 are better? I looked around for information on all of them, and it hasn't made my choice any easier


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I'm not sure it matters too much, most of the jobs I applied for/found wanted a geography or environmental based discipline, so I would say just go with the courses that sound most interesting to be honest! Unless you've got a definite 'I want to be a ....', go with the one you'll think you'll enjoy the most

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I'm not sure it matters too much, most of the jobs I applied for/found wanted a geography or environmental based discipline, so I would say just go with the courses that sound most interesting to be honest! Unless you've got a definite 'I want to be a ....', go with the one you'll think you'll enjoy the most

thank you! the problem is i think id emjoy all 3 courses!

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The one that springs immediatley to mind would be a career in the oil and gas industry but having dropped Geography at AS i cant think of anymore im afriad, im sure some government departments would like geographers like the environment agency etc. and also the old time favourite a geog teacher

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The one that springs immediatley to mind would be a career in the oil and gas industry but having dropped Geography at AS i cant think of anymore im afriad, im sure some government departments would like geographers like the environment agency etc. and also the old time favourite a geog teacher

Haha, I wouldn't like to be a teacher. Yep, oil, and gas is a big thing, but it's going to run out so I kinda think it seems a little risky? Or maybe that's just me


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The water industry too! I'm about to join a grad scheme in the water industry, the majority of the people I'm going to be starting with have geography backgrounds Town planning, mapping, conservation, or GIS (using computers for mapping, analysis, that sort of thing). Or even alternative power (hydro-electric, solar, wind etc).