Study Human geography abroad
Human geography focuses on how humans interact with their surroundings. Studying human geography allows you to delve deeper into the human relationship with the earth and make a meaningful contribution to geography and its allied fields.
6% increase in job opportunities is expected 2016-2026
Median annual wage for geographers
75% of geographers get professional-level jobs within 15 months of graduation
Average annual income of top geographers
About Human geography
Human geographers also study historical geographic patterns and processes. It looks at human communities and how they evolved, their culture, economy, and politics, all in the context of their surroundings. Themes like transportation, human populations, settlements, economics, recreation, tourism, social and cultural traditions are explored in-depth.
Is Human geography right for me?
Study options and costs
Future outlook
The average growth rate for all human geography occupations is expected to be around 6% annually between 2016 and 2026 with job opportunities in the land development, planning, preservation, ecology, transport and tourism sectors. The skills acquired during a degree program are highly transferable to other career paths like law, finance and economic development.
Career pathways for Human geography graduates
Commercial/residential surveyor
The main job of a Commercial/Residential Surveyor is to deal with the different aspects of commercial as well as residential property in both the private and public sectors. Their jobs include the buying, selling and management of land and property. They also evaluate and survey the property.
Environmental consultant
Environmental consultants provide analysis and insight into different environmental concerns. They also advise on issues related to sustainability and energy efficiency among others.
Geographical information systems officer
GIS officers are responsible for designing developing and customizing GIS systems. They also provide technical and analytical support for different issues like environmental management, asset management, land ownership and titles, exploration and mining, regional and urban planning and utilities.
Available scholarships
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At University of Glasgow
Glasgow , United Kingdom
Trình độ chuyên môn
Masters
Hình thức tài trợ
Fee waiver/discount
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