Careers

Careers in Geography

Students who complete a Geography program develop knowledge and skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers, such as in the fields of land use planning, resource management, marketing, environmental research, and teaching.

Some positions require technical training in such areas as geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, or cartography, and many of our graduates now augment their degree with specialist training in such areas.

Download our Careers in Geography brochure .

Recommended Resources

Canadian Association of Geographers

Student resources (see Employment section)
Profiles of professional geographers
Career resources
Job postings

American Association of Geographers: Your professional journey

Prospects (U.K.): What can I do with my degree in geography?

Saint Mary's University: Career Services

Careers in Environmental Studies

The BES program at SMU is designed to provide students with a holistic approach to studying and understanding the environment, with a background in subjects ranging from environmental ethics, philosophy, environmental literature, through to science-based environmental courses.