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Where can geography take me? What can I do with a geography degree?
The GA has produced a number of resources designed to help you encourage students to continue studying geography and to offer advice on possible careers.
Q&A for A-Level students considering a geography degree
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This document was written following a sixth form workshop held at The University of Sheffield's Department of Geography. It contains some questions and answers that may be of use to students considering a degree in geography at university.
Ten ideas for promoting GCSE geography
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This document, produced by the GA Secondary Phase Committee, contains ten great ideas for promoting geography to students who are choosing their GCSEs. From geography ambassadors to geography movies, you are sure to find an idea here that will get your students enthused about geography. (Added 19.01.09)
Selling Geography
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This leaflet includes activities for use with your Year 9 students, information on career options, and a list of resources available from the GA and RGS.
This is geography... In school and beyond
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A leaflet designed to help you promote geography at options time.
Promoting geography with A Different View
A Different View is the GA's manifesto for school geography. There are more great ideas for promoting geography, including links to some excellent videos, in the A Different View area of the GA website.
See A Different View: Promoting Geography.
(Page updated 12.08.10)
