What Can I Do
With An Undergraduate Degree in Geography

by Neeti Varma, Career Resource Assistant
There are many
occupations in
which the skills
and knowledge of           
recent geography
graduates may be
directly relevant.
These occupations
are included in
different sectors
since geography
students can
specialize in
many areas.		 SKILLS POSSESSED BY GEOGRAPHY UNDERGRADUATES:

Many employers are interested in the skills which
geography majors tend to possess. These include:

  • knowledge of the earth's physical environments and their interrelationship
  • understanding of the interrelationship of social, economic, political, and cultural factors
  • skills in the analysis and use of standard statistical methods
  • skills in writing carefully reasoned reports and academic essays
  • good visualization skills
  • skills in operating computer equipment
  • skills in the spatial analysis of socioeconomic patterns, problems and forces
  • ability to use land use data

 

SAMPLE JOB TITLES FOR GEOGRAPHY UNDERGRADUATES:
(some may require additional education and / or training beyond the undergraduate degree)

geographer
geological laboratory assistant                
transportation planner
air photo interpreter
census geographer
land use feasibility analyst
landscape consultant
GIS analyst / technician
remote sensing specialist
urban analyst
foreign area study consultant
area specialist
tourism developer
 research assistant
fundraiser
map room clerk
environmental evaluator
site selection consultant
natural hazards consultant
population study consultant
map curator / analyst / editor                  
regional development officer
resource analyst
geographic analyst
location expert
zoning inspector
 community planner
market research analyst
travel consultant
foreign area analyst
cartographer
park planner
hydrographer
regional planner
city planner
water resource planner
spatial data specialist
site researcher

 

AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT: (this list is not exhaustive)
geological surveying companies
pollution control companies
mining and resource companies
travel and tourism industry
water management companies
environmental consulting / researching firms
electronic mapping / graphic design companies
resource analysis and management companies
urban and regional planning
consulting firms
environmental protection firms
 agricultural companies
heritage sites
transportation companies
oil companies
geographic consulting firms
recreation and cultural affairs planning agencies
geographic information systems groups (GIS)
solid waste disposal companies
parks / recreation departments
international development organizations

 

WEB SITES FROM WHICH INFORMATION WAS GATHERED

The information included on this career sheet has been collected from numerous sources and has been contributed to by University of Manitoba faculty members as well as staff of the Counselling Service and Student Employment Service. Many of our "Career Mentors", all experts in their respective fields, were also consulted.

For more information on these and other careers, drop by the Career Resource Centre, 474 University Centre or call 474 - 6706

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