Why Geography?

It covers big issues like:
Environmental responsibility.

Interdependence between countries.

Understanding of other peoples.

It offers you:
Skills in the use of "primary" and "secondary" data (that which you gather yourself and that which you get from other sources), especially in your fieldwork.

Ability to analyse and reach conclusions.

IT skills Ð word processing, spreadsheets, Internet.

A bridge between the arts and science, it will give you flexibility if you decide to go on to higher education.

A high academic standard - geography is welcomed as a subject by universities.

A wide range of job opportunities.

Geography at GCSE
GCSE Geography is a good subject to get if you want to go into Higher Education. ItÕs also useful when you apply for jobs the table below shows how Geography with combinations of other subjects opens up possible careers. Please note that you should never make a career choice without getting careers advice from an expert.

Take Geography with any of these subjects and examine the possible future career:

Art & CDT or Design Technology
Advertising, architecture, cartography, landscape architecture

Science (biology/chemistry)
Agriculture, environmental health, estate management, nature conservation

Business Studies / Economics
Banks, civil service, secretarial/ personal assistant

History
Archaeology, law, libraries, museums, publishing

Modern Languages
Business, bilingual secretary, overseas marketing, leisure and tourism

Maths and Physics
Civil engineering, meteorology, mining, navigation, photography

Various Subjects
Leisure and tourism, sport and recreation, management, social / youth work, surveying, transport services
 
Remember: A geographer's best tools are his eyes!
The world is your oyster!