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Geographical

A broad discipline Geography is considered to be one of the most wide-ranging subjects available, especially when you reach university level...

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here are many difficult global issues to be faced in the 21st century, and geography is right at the heart of them. The breadth and depth of the subject’s coverage is how one geographer could be studying urban design while another learns about international diplomacy, or how one can specialise in poverty reduction while a colleague studies the intricacies of coastal erosion.

Therefore, before launching into an academic career with geography, it’s worth considering the many disciplines contained within, to help you choose the institutions, advisors, and – ultimately – the path that is right for you. A small selection of the options available as part of a geography degree include:

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