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Geography and geology

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?

Careers related to a degree in geography

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Careers related to a degree in geology

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Explore the career paths of other EHU geography and geology graduates

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Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

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.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

Interested in a work placement?

View current placement opportunities for EHU students studying FAS subjects

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.

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies for geosciences students – directly from our vacancy portal.

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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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Latest opportunities for Geosciences students

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.

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  • Software Development Engineer Graduate – Amadeus
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  • Alarms Policy Officer – Merseyside Police HQ
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