With competitiveness in the British job and university sector at an all-time high, the need to increase employability has never been so vital. Young people are increasingly turning to gap years, not just for the fun factor, but to broaden their horizons and learn the life skills that can be acquired by embracing new cultures and experiences. Travelling and gaining international work experience will ensure applicants stand out from a crowd and enhance CVs solely based on academic successes.

There can be few periods in recent history where changes are taking place at a breathtaking pace.  The impacts are very clear in terms of differences in economic opportunities; social and community changes; and with respect to the environment.

Do you want a progression pathway that opens doors to the widest range of careers, keeps you informed and puts you in the ‘highly employable’ category? Why not think of taking geography further?

Choices at 14+

Why Choose Geography?

Nestled in the rolling countryside at the edge of the Forest of Bowland and with the mountains and lakes of the Lake District National Park just a few miles to the north, Lancaster is a pretty idyllic location. However, newcomers might be forgiven if thoughts of computer game design, mobile phone technology or studying the aurora borealis aren’t the first things that came to mind when visiting here.

Geography is an education for life. Students choose to study Geography for a lot of different reasons. For many it is because they wish to understand more about the world around them. But geography is much more than precipitation cycles, podzolic soils, population pyramids and plate tectonics – it is the study of the relationships between the Earth’s landscapes, people, places and environments.