After a Geography Degree...

where are you likely to end up? job wise I mean

From Oxbridge, Durham, York those sorts places :smile:

Cos I'm interested, but unsure where it would lead. In the same repsect, where would politics lead to... similar places I'm guessing...

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unknown demon

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Chassez or Brown Patrick Bateman went to Oxford, did Geography, did some impressive things and now works for Deutsche Bank (Associate, Equity Sales). But thats just one example, no idea about Durham or York.

Reply 2

Prince Rhyus

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http://www.rtpi.org.uk/education_and_careers/planning_as_a_career/

Reply 3

jnm2324

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I've also pondered on this question many a times.

People with Geography have gone to work in the City for big companies with no real relevance to Geography. There is also town and country planning (in which you'll need a postgrad. degree), teaching, and the one I'm particularly favourable of, environmental journalism (or just general journalism).

Reply 4

Ed.

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There are loads of jobs you can do with a decent degree, maybe not relating to the subject, but the world is your oyster.

Reply 5

bagelfrap

York doesn't do Geography.

Reply 6

Clickers

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Why do a geography degree if you aren't even going to do geography ?

Reply 7

hazzypants

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sharp910sh

Why do a geography degree if you aren't even going to do geography ?

huh?????

Reply 8

Clickers

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hazzypants

huh?????

Why spend 3 years of your life or more, doing a geography degree if you don't plan to enter a geography based career?

Reply 9

Eidolon

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sharp910sh

Why spend 3 years of your life or more, doing a geography degree if you don't plan to enter a geography based career?

A massive percentage of graduates don't directly use their degree in their career. Getting a degree is about so much more than the academic knowledge that you gain. Plus, if you are good at geography and enjoy it you are much more likely to do well than if you choose a degree which you will 'use'.

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Brown Patrick Bateman

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hazzypants

where are you likely to end up? job wise I mean

From Oxbridge, Durham, York those sorts places :smile:

Cos I'm interested, but unsure where it would lead.

Corporate solicitor (particularly for Ox Geog), Geography teacher and something related to the environment (conservationist, scientist/analyst, consultant) are some of the popular destinations, also quite a few become university academics. A little bit of everything else (marketing, finance, media) in between.

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april1

Came accross this of what you can do after geography degree.
Aerial Photo Interpreter, Facilities Planner, Land Developer,Site Researcher Agricultural Extension Agent, Forestry Technician ,Land Economist, Soil Conservationist, Air/Water Quality Control Manager, Geographer Land-Use Analyst, Surveyor, Cartographer Geographic Area Specialist, Location Expert,,Systems Analyst , Cartography Compiler, Geographic Attache'
Map Analyst, Teacher, Climatologist,,Geographic Information Systems, Map Curator/Librarian, Traffic Manager,,Coastal Zone Manager, Geophysics Assistant , Map Editor, Transportation Analyst, Community Developer, Hazardous Waste Planner, Market Research Analyst, Transportation Manager, Computer Mapper, Health Services Planner, Natural Resources Spec. Travel Agent/Specialist
Computer Programmer , Health Services Organization Manager , Outdoor Guide , Urban/Regional Planner, Demographer Hydrologist,
Park Ranger, Weather Forecaster , Earth Scientist ,
Industrial Developer, Peace Corp Volunteer ,Wildlife Manager ,
Ecologist , Industrial Planner , Property Manager
Writer/Author Editor Intelligence Agent
Public Utilities Specialist , Zoning Investigator Env. Impact Analyst
International Business Rep Real Estate Agent/Broker/Appraiser Environmental Quality Specialist
International Investment Analyst Remote Sensing Analyst College/University Professor.

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Brown Patrick Bateman

Corporate solicitor (particularly for Ox Geog), Geography teacher and something related to the environment (conservationist, scientist/analyst, consultant) are some of the popular destinations, also quite a few become university academics. A little bit of everything else (marketing, finance, media) in between.

what about jobs that help people? I mean jobs in same category as, perhaps, nurses, that sort of thing. i know teacher is a possibility. what about wokirng in politics, diplomacy, charity work maybe...? or would a politics or langauges degree be better for that???

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Brown Patrick Bateman

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hazzypants

what about jobs that help people? I mean jobs in same category as, perhaps, nurses, that sort of thing. i know teacher is a possibility. what about wokirng in politics, diplomacy, charity work maybe...? or would a politics or langauges degree be better for that???

I don't think many geography graduates go into nursing, funnily enough... politics, diplomacy and charity all feasible but as you say Politics (PPE is great) and/or languages are perhaps more useful.

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Quady

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Brown Patrick Bateman

I don't think many geography graduates go into nursing, funnily enough... politics, diplomacy and charity all feasible but as you say Politics (PPE is great) and/or languages are perhaps more useful.

Diplomacy - I don't believe geography is particularly dominant in the cohort of 25 people a year taken on for it.

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hazzypants

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Quady

Diplomacy - I don't believe geography is particularly dominant in the cohort of 25 people a year taken on for it.

Only 25 people become diplomats every year...?? sorry I think I've got the wrong end of the stick. :confused:

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Quady

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hazzypants

Only 25 people become diplomats every year...?? sorry I think I've got the wrong end of the stick. :confused:

Only 25 people start the FCO scheme for it yes.
How many diplomats do you think the UK needs...?

Reply 18

Quady

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hazzypants

what about jobs that help people? I mean jobs in same category as, perhaps, nurses, that sort of thing. i know teacher is a possibility. what about wokirng in politics, diplomacy, charity work maybe...? or would a politics or langauges degree be better for that???

And what do you mean by 'politics'?
There are 630 ish MPs in the UK and again degreewise geography doesn't really stand out among them.
Being an MP isn't really a career.