DYW (Options, Careers and Skills for life, learning and work)

 Mapping Your Future

Where can Geography take you?

A common query posed by pupils is ‘I really enjoy Geography but I don’t know what jobs I can do related to it.’ Hope this page helps to provide some options for pupils considering Geography related careers or courses starting with potential jobs:

Geography job profiles

Geography jobs

The ‘World of Opportunity’ Document outlines a range of different careers, courses and skills developed by Geographers. It also provides a helpful insight into the National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Courses.

A World of Opportunity

Options Choices

Option choices can always be a tricky time for pupils and parents when deciding which subjects to pick. Here’s some information about N5 and Higher Geography

S2 Options Mapping your Future

Higher Mapping your Future

Developing the Young Workforce

Do you want to find out more about careers and jobs related to Geography?

Why not try these research these lessons or visit the my world of work website.

Geography careers my world of work lessons

My World of Work Geog

Further Study

Do you want to take your passion for Geography further? Have a look at some of these courses.

Dundee University

University of St Andrews

University of Glasgow

Stirling University

University of Edinburgh

University of Aberdeen

What skills can I develop in Geography?