Geographical Association

adil hussain

Guest

11:54 - 31/03/11

sir, i am intrested in geogrphyical department and i am knowning related carrear in this fields. Please sir give me details on my email id.my email id is ''hussain.adil01@gmail.com sir specialy inform remote sensing and sir my qualification is b.a.in gegraphy.please give me details my email id.

kobbie

Guest

19:59 - 04/04/11

can i become a pilot if i do study geography

John Lyon

GA Staff

14:55 - 05/04/11

Kobbie, There's nothing specific to stop you becoming a pilot if you study geography. Geography opens up lots of careers because it is a subject that encourages you to explore spatial problems and make decisions from complex data. To qualify to fly will generally be asked for a rounded education with good results in a range of subjects. Knowing where you are is always a bonus as a pilot! You might like to follow up with some research on the RGS-IBG website which is a good source of info on careers.

I hope that helps!

John

mpume

Guest

17:48 - 07/04/11

I need to get more information on studying geography with the aim of pursuing a career in hydrology

John Lyon

GA Staff

10:23 - 08/04/11

The best place to get more information on studying geography at University is to go to the RGS-IBG website and explore the directory of Universities. You'll find those that specialise in hydrology so you can get a clearer picture of what you'll need to pursue your chosen career in hydrology. http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Study Geography/Study/Directory of University Geography Courses.htm
The RGS website also showcases some people who have hydrology experience. See
http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/LandL/Meet Participants/Fieldwork apprentices.htm
Some good leads to follow up there too.

Daniel Zahra

Guest

11:26 - 26/04/11

Hi,
I just got a degree in Geography, and here in Malta, Geography careers are very limited. I am twenty one years old and I am searching for geography related jobs abroad, and my favourite are is Humanistic, especially Transport and Planning. If someone could help me in my searching, it would be muxh appreciated. For contact; zahradanny@gmail.com. Thanks.

GA Member

09:38 - 27/04/11

Hi Daniel

Thanks for your comment. Try looking at www.earthworks-jobs.com - that has lots of vacancies in the areas you're interested in.

Hope this helps and good luck with your search!

Anne
GA Website Manager

paulie

Guest

05:24 - 01/05/11

i study geograohy at highschool right now, what sort of careers does geograohy open up for you? do you make a lot of money?

John Lyon

GA Staff

11:05 - 03/05/11

Well Paulie, how much money you make all depends on your choices. Some careers of course are better paid than others but you'll also need to think about what might interest, challenge and reward you in other ways as well as financially. Check out the RGS website - see link here. Some very well paid careers to be explored! http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/CareersAndFurtherStudy/Carees and progression with geography/Careers and progression with geography.htm

debjani mahanti

Guest

15:17 - 19/05/11

i have geography as one of my general subject and i am very much interested in disaster management and G.I.S ....... but i do not have any information about this studies can any one please me out by giving proper information in and around India?
contact debjani.mahanti@gmail.com

tim

Guest

00:13 - 26/05/11

Hi I dont know if you can advise on this but i am in my second year now studying Human Geography and am wondering how important it is to have work experience? can i get a job without relevant experience?

Cheers!

GA Member

08:21 - 26/05/11

Hi Tim

I guess on some levels it will depend what kind of job you're going for but I would always say that it's important to get work experience. It gives you a good flavour of different jobs and organisations, helps you learn the basics of a role and it'll look much better on your CV if you have work experience to complement your qualifications.

Hope this helps, and good luck with your degree!

Anne

Maneet

Guest

20:47 - 12/06/11

I did my graduation with honours in geography and futher started master but could not complete final semester.I studied in India and don't know if I wil get credit for my education.I shall be very grateful if someone can guide me and let me know what carrers I can pursue.Do I have to study further?

John Lyon

GA Staff

09:59 - 13/06/11

Hi Maneet, Are you interested in a career in Teaching? I'm not quite sure from your question what kind of carweers you want to pursue. Can you give me some more information please. If you are wanting to teach in England then The TDA website is a good place to start for advice. It's certainly worth checking out their website if you haven't been there already. It is general advice rather than geography specific but gives lots of detail, especially about the various routes you can take into teaching. You could try this link where you can call someone for specific advice

http://www.tda.gov.uk/Home/get-into-teaching/faqs/teaching-information-line.aspx

Janus Alloin

Guest

10:08 - 12/07/11

Dear sir, my name is Janus Alloin, from Indonesia. I am a civil engineer, but actually since I was a child I was very interested in the science of geography. Is there any overlap between civil engineering and geography? can I continue to the doctoral level courses in geography, although I was basic in civil engineering. Thanks for your attention.

John Lyon

GA Staff

12:17 - 13/07/11

Dear Janus
I'm not sure I can adequately answer your question about an overlap between civil engineering and geography at the doctoral level. I think to be honest your question would be better put to a University which is offering the kind of research you are interested in and sounding them out to see what their requirements would be to take up a place. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

ShouldBeOnJeopardy!

Guest

00:53 - 25/07/11

Hello,
I'm going back to college - transfering into my childhood (and ever current) fields of interest - intending to finish with a double major in geography & history. Aside from the jobs that one could get from either the geography major or the history major, what sorts of jobs/careers could one specialize in that would tie both majors together? Thanks.

Fiona

Guest

15:27 - 11/08/11

what are the chances that I will get a job as someones who deals with geographic studies ( like becoming an environmental specialists ) with only a degree in Geography.

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Guest

17:13 - 11/08/11

Hi Fiona and ShouldBeOnJeopardy!

I've gone to the results of a survey by Esri UK, the leading Geographical Information Systems business, (published November 2010) to partly answer your questions. They surveyed 200 business leaders across the UK public and private sectors and the results showed that the graduate skills/knowledge they are looking for in future employees are critical thinking (78% of businesses leaders), advanced analytical skills (76%), understanding and interpreting complex data (71%), advanced technology skills (57%) and understanding socio-economic environments (54%) – all of which are gained through a geography degree. So you do have a high skill portfolio.

As for combining history and geography I think a good place to start exploring careers is the RGS-IBG website. They have some excellent advice.

I hope this helps.

Janey

Guest

09:52 - 19/08/11

Hello,
I hope your organization can help me. I'm a southeast asian living the MidEast. I have a BA degree but not Geography, plus I have a certificate in English teaching and a diploma in travel and tourism. Having recently rediscovered my passion for geography (human geography specifically), I have decided that teaching is the right way for me to express it. I would love to educate secondary or college students. What is the perfect site to search a teaching job in geography? Or do I need a Masters first? If yes, where do I find information on grad studies? Thank you very much for your help.

John Lyon

GA Staff

15:42 - 19/08/11

Hi Janey
I think the best advice I can give you is to try the TDA website if you want to teach in England or give them a call on freephone 0800 389 2500. This web link has more information
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Home/get-into-teaching/faqs/teaching-information-line.aspx
You can also register online and they’ll send you a straightforward guide to teaching and teacher training, plus regular updates.
I’m not sure what your BA degree is in nor am I sure if your certificate in English teaching relates to UK education so a chat with someone at TDA would be a useful start. The advice is general rather than geography specific but the site gives lots of detail, especially about the various routes you can take into teaching. Your diploma in travel and tourism could be very useful in a geographical context.
For searching for jobs the TES web site is a very good one, offering a large selection of academic, education and teaching job vacancies for schools. http://www.tes.co.uk/jobsHub.aspx?navcode=6
The Royal geographical Society (with IBG) has a section on the website devoted to Universities providing degree courses. This will be a good start for a search of appropriate Masters courses but there are others http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Study Geography/Study/Directory of University Geography Courses.htm
Hope that helps
John

Janey

Guest

05:24 - 20/08/11

Thank you Mr. John Lyon. I will do as you advised.

Carla

Guest

15:59 - 01/09/11

Hello, I would like to know if Geographers in UK need any register to work. I have a dregree in Geography, but I've done this in Brazil.
Thank you.

John Lyon

GA Staff

08:59 - 06/09/11

Hi Carla,
Do you mean a register to work as a teacher or just in general? I think I need a bit more information before I can answer your question properly. However if you are wanting to teach then have a look at the answer I gave Janey. The TDA website is worth a look for ways in to teaching and there are several routes you can choose if you dont have a teaching qualification but do have a degree. Their advice is very good.

rumparoy

Guest

10:03 - 15/09/11

sir i am rumpa studyinng m.a. in geography and appering pg diploma in gis remote sensing . please give me more information and suggestion for doing job in this department on my email id and that is rumparoy883@gmail.com

sasheki

Guest

23:50 - 19/09/11

i want to become a pilot but i do need to study geography

John Lyon

GA Staff

09:59 - 21/09/11

Hi Rumpa
You say you are studying an MA in geography and a postgraduate diploma in GIS remote sensing . You ask for more information and suggestions for careers in GIS. The career path you might take can be very wide and varied. You can get an idea of this from reading about what studdnts have done after they have graduated. This site at Leeds is a good start
http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/odl/online-gis-course.htm
I'd also recommend you explore the ESRI UK site for careers options
http://www.esriuk.com/
I hope that gives you something to start with.
John

John Lyon

GA Staff

11:16 - 21/09/11

Hi Sasheki
If I'm honest there are no particular subjects that you NEED to study to become a pilot. Airlines seem to generally ask for two A-levels (or their equivalents). Maths and Physics may be important as there are some aspects that you need to take on board but essentiallly there are no subjects you have to have. My advice is do ones you like. Do you have to do geography? No, is the answer to that. However learning geography develops skills such as using maps, processing numerical data, using graphical forms of communication as well as words and getting to grips with the geographic information systems that underpin our lives, so it's well placed to give you an advantage as you will certainly be expected to be comfortable with maps - and geography gives you stuff to talk about at interview. It shows you are aware of the world you will be flying over! Bottom line is, you need A levels (or equvalent) minimum but nothing is absolutely required. Choose what you enjoy.

Cloris Lee

Guest

08:23 - 27/09/11

Dear sir,
I'm a Chinese senior student major in Geography.With great passion for geography,while I want to go abroad to further my study.For I can speak German,and their Uni doesn't require tuition,I would like to go to Germany.But I don't know whether the it's a wise choice.Whether other can offer better chance?
my email is lswaihuaer@gmail.com .
If u could reply ,that would mean a lot to me.
Thank u

John Lyon

GA Staff

13:58 - 10/10/11

Hi Cloris
I passed on your enquiry to a colleague of mine in Germany. I do hope you have now had a reply.

Sonia

Guest

19:40 - 04/12/11

dear Sir, I am a student of Geography. I have done M.Sc. in geography with 68% marks.Now I am searching the Geography related jobs except teaching.how I get these jobs, because I have no experience.Please sir give me the details of various jobs related in this field.Thanks you..

Stephanie Millinson

Guest

17:20 - 31/12/11

Hello, I am a student studying geography in my second year at Kingston University, and I really would love some experience related to my degree path. I have done volunteer work with biodiversity and animals but I would like something more professional, it is seemingly limited at the moment. Is there anywhere I can look especially? Thank you
Regards
Stephanie

MOGKAJE THABO

Guest

14:34 - 05/02/12

Can I become a climatologists if do goegraphy