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Careers in Geography

Geography has all kinds of career opportunities.People who have studied geography are found in all kinds of jobs.

Maps & GIS
- cartographers, remote sensing analysts and GIS specialists are employed by the Ordnance Survey,.by utility companies and by the government.

Weather & Climate - meteorologists and flood control officers who studied geography are working for the Met Office and the Water Companies.

Environment - Estate Managers,Forest and Park Rangers are interested in geography and have jobs in the National Parks and with Scottish Environmental Protection Agency.

Travel & Tourism - Travel Agents,Tour Guides and people working for the National Trust are interested in geography.

Land & Water
- Hydrologists and Soil Conservationists who work for utility & mining companies have a geography background.

Development Issues - Aid workers and charity coordinators find a qualification in geography useful.

More details from the Royal Geographical Society