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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Geography and geology graduates have a variety of careers available to them, including sustainability and the environment, consultancy, heritage, civil service, teaching, town and country planning, transport planning, waste and recycling, exploration and surveying and engineering to name a few. Geoscientists can make a difference to our world and will be crucial in meeting society’s future challenges, be that through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement to avoid dangerous climate change, or through other important policies to protect the environment and ensure the availability of vital resources for all. You can find out how you can make your contribution by taking a look at the Geoscience for the Future resource produced by the Geological Society.

Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

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Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

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Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

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How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

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Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Geography and Geology students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 24/07/2025Location: England – North West. Demonstrator Technician – Electrical   ROLE DESCRIPTION As our Electrical Installation department continues to grow at West Lancashire College, we are excited to recruit a Demonstrator Technician Electrical Installation. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands on experience in the electrical industry who […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – North West. About usSalford has changed and is continuing to change; at the heart of our approach are ambitious plans to transform Salford into a modern global city where we can all make a real difference to the lives of Salford people. As a people centred and […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – North West. Do you……. Enjoy working in a busy, customer focused environment?Have a passion for delivering excellent customer service?Want a new and exciting challenge? If the answer to these questions is "yes", this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking to recruit a highly […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – North West. We are seeking a highly motivated and thorough candidate to join our forward-thinking and supportive team.  The role is integral in managing and optimising the company's asset portfolio, ensuring effective investment strategies, and driving sustainable growth. You will be joining an organisation that puts its […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South West. We are looking for a Graduate Infrastructure Surveyor who has an interest or some experience within the telecoms sector due to an increase in client base and instructions over the last 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in as you develop […]
  • Closing Date: 25/07/2025Location: England – South East.,Hybrid. Launch Your Career as a Graduate Transport & Development Planner Are you ready to shape the future of transport in Kent? Join one of the UK’s largest local authorities and make a real impact from day one. We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Transport […]
  • Closing Date: 25/07/2025Location: England – South East.,Hybrid. Launch Your Career as a Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Graduate Officer Are you a graduate with a passion for shaping sustainable communities and delivering impactful infrastructure? Join Kent County Council and play a key role in promoting our vision for economic and housing growth across […]
  • Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – Greater London.Are you fluent in German and passionate about the legal industry? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team as Research Analysts. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our research process, conducting interviews with clients and lawyers to gather valuable insights […]
  • Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – West Midlands.Join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Analyst, based in our Birmingham office.We are seeking talented individuals to join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners. As a Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming commentary compiled by our […]
  • Closing Date: 07/08/2025Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Frazer-Nash is a values-driven and forward-thinking engineering, systems and technology consultancy. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable, and we specialise in using advanced digital engineering as part of these solutions to […]
  • Closing Date: 23/07/2025Location: England – Greater London.VEV specialises in designing and implementing scaled enterprise fleet solutions. Our expertise lies in optimising fleets, charging infrastructure, and operations to maximise the benefits of transitioning to sustainable transportation. With a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive turnkey charging solutions at scale, we are committed to […]
  • Closing Date: 27/07/2025Location: England – South East. About DHL and Procurement DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – Greater London. Have you ever wondered how the world’s top healthcare and life sciences companies make informed strategic and commercial decisions? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your life sciences experience in a consulting environment to advance the healthcare industry? We are now recruiting for […]
  • Closing Date: 22/07/2025Location: England – South East.,Wales.Are you a good communicator and leader? Looking for a new challenge? This might be the role for you! We're looking to add to our Telephone Operations management team, helping to manage a team of interviewers and supporting day-to-day operations. The interviewer team are responsible for […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – East.,England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.Salary: Our starting salary is £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome payment along with an optional 20% salary advance. Plus, an adaptable package of benefits to suit your lifestyle. What you’ll […]
  • Closing Date: 30/07/2025Location: England – North West. About Us: Start Solar GB Ltd. is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, specialising in the design, installation, and maintenance of high-quality Solar PV systems for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellent customer service. […]
  • Closing Date: 19/07/2025Location: England – North West. Materials Technologist Location: BlackburnSalary: £28,000 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with a half-day on Fridays)Contract: Full-time, Permanent Are you passionate about materials science and innovation? Do you enjoy solving technical challenges and developing new products? We’re looking for a Materials Technologist […]
  • Closing Date: 14/07/2025Location: UK Nationwide. Location: Role depending – UK  Degrees:  Role depending – Architecture, Built Environment, Civil Engineering or Construction-related subjects   Duration: 2-4 years depending on experience    Who is Taylor Wimpey:  Taylor Wimpey is one of the UK’s largest and most respected housebuilders. They’re committed to building high-quality homes and vibrant communities across […]
  • Closing Date: 25/07/2025Location: England – South East. We are hiring an ambitious Graduate Planner to join our Planning and Development division in Oxford. This is a varied and interesting graduate role providing support to the Planning and Development team with planning applications and projects. In addition, the planning team will support graduates […]

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