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Careers & Graduates

A degree in Environmental Studies and Geography often leads to degrees in higher education, including an M.A. and/or Ph.D. It is also a sound basis for a career in:
  • law and/or politics
  • teaching
  • journalism
  • environmental consulting
  • government services

Former graduates have been very successful in attaining admission to Graduate and Law Schools, and obtaining employment in various occupational fields related to the environment.


What type of career can you get with a geography degree?

Canadian Association of Geographers career links
http://www.cag-acg.ca/en/student_opportunities.html

American Association of Geographer career guide
https://communicate.aag.org/eseries/scriptcontent/custom/giwis/cguide/

About.com careers in geography
http://geography.about.com/od/careersingeography/a/jobsgeography.htm

Meet some geographers in New Zealand
http://www.kiwicareers.govt.nz/default.aspx?id0=103&id1=J26331


Check these cool YouTube for ideas:

Going places with Geography Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27p2k1oot80

Going places with Geography Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExB7-xzAVLc&feature=related

Investigating Geography Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG3I1seYryY