GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES

There is a diverse range of resources available to support a focus on careers in which the stay of Geography plays an important role. The following is a curated range of these resources.

Geographer profiles

I am a Geographer: A series of videos and written profiles providing insight into the multiple career options available when you study Geography.

Video resource

Geography Matters: A YouTube video explaining to students why they should study Geography. The video argues that Geography not only develops students’ spatial awareness it deals with the big issues facing humanity. It is the only subject also that gives the full picture on issues such as sustainable living, climate change, poverty, food scarcity, renewable energy, migration, urban regeneration, floods, droughts and hazard management.

Digibook

Going places with Geography: The Royal Scottish Geographical Society contributes a digibook guide to studying Geography. It focuses on why you should study Geography and where it can take you.

Video resource

Why study Geography: A YouTube video explaining the importance of studying Geography by passionate Australian teacher Haysey. “This is a video I created for my High School students as an introduction to the importance of studying Geography. Feel free to use in your classrooms.”

Presentation

GTAV has developed a ‘Why study Geography’ presentation for use in schools. The presentation is available via Scoop.IT

Careers brochures and poster from GTAV

Careers in Geography: A careers brochure and accompanying A2 poster has been developed by GTAV. Together, they provide excellent promotional material for Geography.

Posters from GTANSW&ACT

Geography Careers: GTA NSW & ACT has developed a 6 x A3 series of Geography related careers posters. The posters are available for purchase ($35.00 inclusive of postage and handling).

Classroom Posters

Geography Careers: This set of 10 A2-sized, full-colour posters helps students discover more about different careers that make the most of a Geography qualification!

Careers brochure from USyd

Pathways: This University of Sydney brochure explores what career opportunities are available to geography students.

Statement

Written for teachers, and students in Years 11 & 12, Emeritus Professor Iain Hay, past President of the Institute of Australian Geographers, First Vice-President of the International Geographical Union and Deputy Chair of the Australian Academy of Science National Committee for Geographical Sciences, argues the importance of Geography as an area of study with a focus on its relevance to the career opportunities Geography graduates.