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

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After

Any Questions?