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.

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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

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