why i did geography sam neal. my education a-levels – art, english lit, geography ba hons –...
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Why I Did Geography
Sam Neal
My Education A-Levels – Art, English Lit,
Geography BA Hons – Geography at Durham
University MA – Social Science with Open
University Membership of the Institution of
Economic Development Management Training Course with
current employer
Why Geography? What skills could you learn? Comprehension and summary skills Report writing Map and plan drawing and comprehension Project planning Team work (inc negotiation) Presentation skills Specific knowledge that can be developed
through masters courses Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Mapping
Geography at University Overview of human and physical geography Philosophy of geographical thinking Drylands geography (inc field trip) Victorian Cities Geographies of Gender Consumption and production Environmental Management GIS Mapping
Travelling
Middle East Sailing: BVIs, Greek Islands Eastern Europe Southern Europe East Africa
Possible career options Teaching Town Planning Geological research for oil companies Environmental management Sustainability Regeneration Researcher Photographer Project management Civil service GIS Mapping
My Career Path Researcher Thurrock Council – Logistics
Academy RGS-IBG PA to Deputy Director and
Grants Officer Socio-Economic Researcher London
Borough of Waltham Forest Walthamstow Town Centre
Regeneration London Borough of Waltham Forest
My Current Role Strategic Planning Project
Management
What skills?
Report writing Colleague, consultant and contractor
management Budgeting and account management Report summarising and presentation
skills Negotiation and diplomacy skills Working with politicians Public consultation Article writing Report and article design work
Before
After
Any Questions?