What are the employment directions of studying abroad geography degree?

I believe many partners who study abroad for geography degree want to know what their employment direction is after graduation. Today I will explain it in detail for you. Let's take a look with interested friends!

If you study geography, other students in the university may joke about your degree and say that your degree contains "color"-but your degree will actually give you a strong research and analysis ability, which is highly praised by many employers.

Besides, if you want to change the world, studying geography is a good starting point. Geography provides opportunities to solve some of the most pressing problems in modern society, including climate change, natural disasters, overpopulation, urban expansion and multicultural integration.

The career path you choose may depend on whether you study physical geography or human geography. The former is a natural science, paying attention to the physical substances and processes of the earth; The latter is a social science, which mainly studies issues related to human society and culture.

No matter what career path you choose, it is best to accumulate work experience in your chosen field, understand the available positions and establish contacts. Field trip is an effective way to cultivate practical skills and gain practical experience. Your university may also provide you with the opportunity to complete your internship. Read on, and you will find out which regions are most suitable for you, and how to improve your employability in these fields.

Typical occupation of geography major.

1. Environmental consultant

The job of environmental consultants is to ensure that their commercial or government clients abide by laws and regulations and solve various environmental problems. This is a different role, and the typical practice is to determine whether the land, air or water in a certain area are polluted and the impact of pollution through desktop research and field work.

Environmental consulting provides an opportunity to structure a career path and has the potential to specialize in areas of interest. Work experience is very beneficial for applying for this position. Possible employers include water-related organizations and governments.

2. Cartographer

The occupation of cartography includes developing and making different types of maps, as well as making related charts, spreadsheets and travel guides. As a cartographer, your duties may also include repairing old maps and historical documents. Cartographers have a wide range of work, including publishing, government, surveying and protection. Today, this field usually adopts a series of advanced technologies, such as geographic information system and digital mapping technology.

You usually don't need a graduate degree or previous work experience to apply for this position, but you may find it helpful to complete a professional degree (such as remote sensing) and/or gain some practical experience.

3. Town planner

As a city planner, you should not only deal with the management and development of towns, but also the management and development of cities, villages and rural areas. Urban planners will use their environmental analysis skills and knowledge to improve existing infrastructure, find solutions to environmental problems, and ensure that new development conforms to various policies and regulations.

Most of the work of urban planners will be to meet the needs of enterprises and local communities, while ensuring sustainable development and maximizing the protection of the natural environment. You may need a postgraduate diploma to increase your chances of becoming a chartered city planner.

4. Director of Geographic Information System

If you are interested in data, analysis and computer system work, then this position may be suitable for you. Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computerized system for collecting, storing, analyzing, managing and representing complex geographic information (such as radar).

The Geographic Information System Officer is responsible for collecting and reviewing geographic data generated by the geographic information system. These data can be applied to many fields, such as national defense, meteorology, oil, natural gas, telecommunications and transportation, to make environmentally friendly decisions. To apply for this position, you may find it useful to have studied GIS modules before your degree, and many employers also attach great importance to relevant postgraduate degrees and/or work experience.

5. Conservationists

If you love the environment and want to encourage others to appreciate and protect the natural world, you may want to be a conservationist. In this profession, you will devote yourself to protecting the natural environment and raising people's awareness of how to make local communities enjoy the natural environment without negative effects. Similarly, the Sustainable Development Officer will promote the sustainable development practices of his specific employer locally. In order to increase your chances in this profession, it is very important to gain some relevant work experience, which may be useful through paid or voluntary work and a master's degree in sustainable development.

Other occupations in geography

6. Gardening technician

If you are eager to explore the innovative side while protecting the environment, then this position is very suitable for you. Landscape architects create, design and manage the open spaces around us to ensure that they are not only beautiful, but also safe and sustainable. To be a landscape architect, you need to complete a certified master's degree in architecture.

7. Teachers/lecturers

As a geography teacher in middle schools, universities or continuing education institutions, you may also want to pass on your geography skills and knowledge to the next generation. Like other teaching roles, this usually requires the completion of professional teaching qualifications and/or professional study at the master's or doctoral level. You need excellent communication skills, creativity and commitment to the theme. You also need to keep up with the latest development of geography. Maybe you can arrange a field trip as a practical learning method.

8. Political or non-profit organizations

A degree in geography, especially a degree specializing in human geography, is very helpful to cultivate skills and knowledge useful for careers in political or non-profit fields. If you want to go into politics, you'd better join a political group in a university or take a leading position in society. Similarly, volunteering for environmental charity activities will give you a head start in the non-profit field.

If none of the above regional occupations appeals to you, you still have many choices. The skills you learned in college are also very useful for your career in other industries, from business and public sector to transportation and tourism.