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Geographer
Does a study of the earth and its physical characteristics interest you?
Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers are mainly concerned with people in relation to their enviroment, particularly the balance between the population and natural resources and the development & conservation of the environment.
They ask where things are located on the surface of the earth, why they are located where they are, how places differ from one another, and how people interact with the environment.
There are two main branches of geography:
- human geography; and
- physical geography.
Human Geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence - how people and their activity are distributed in space, how they use and perceive space, and how they create and sustain the places that make up the earth's surface. Human geographers work in the fields of urban and regional planning, transportation, marketing, real estate, tourism, and international business.
Physical geographers study patterns of climates, land forms, vegetation, soils, and water. They forecast the weather, manage land and water resources, and analyze and plan for forests, rangelands, and wetlands. Many human and physical geographers have skills in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Specialist Careers built on Geography
DEVELOPMENT
ECOSYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT
LAND AND WATER RESOURCES
CARTOGRAPHY AND COMPUTING
POPULATION
SETTLEMENT AND INDUSTRY
Source: www.aag.org
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Geographer |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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