Where Do Geography Graduates Go?

2010 Grads

2007 Grads

Graduates from VIU’s Geography programs either enter the workforce or pursue higher post-graduate education. Some graduates enter VIU’s Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications program, which can be taken either face-to-face or online. Other graduates take master’s degree programs in geography, planning, or natural resource management, while others enter professional programs, such as education or law. In British Columbia’s secondary schools, geography is a popular teachable subject and many geography graduates enter VIU’s full-time Post Baccalaureate Degree Program and part-time Post Baccalaureate Degree Program.

Labour market demand for geography graduates remains strong – regionally, nationally, and internationally. Students at VIU have the opportunity to acquire practical skills in geographic communication, spatial analysis, spatial statistics, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing (RS) – skills that are transferable to any number of employment opportunities. Globally, GIS and RS are multi-billion dollar industries that constantly require graduates with a solid geographic background – intellectually and technically.
For further information on career opportunities, review Careers in Geography, Geomatics, and Planning.