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Work experience

We have a popular work experience programme for enthusiastic undergraduate geographers. We strongly recommend that you find out key information about the nature of our work before making your application. 

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Placements for undergraduate geographers

We have a limited number of two week work experience placements for undergraduate geographers. These are for current students only. Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate gap year applicants or recent graduates. These office-based placements offer the opportunity to find out more about, and contribute to, the administrative work done within the Society.

Read blog posts by other students, to find out about their experiences of working with us:

Work experience blog - Jake Dowling

Work experience blog - Marie Gallagher

Work experience blog - Megan Lancaster
 

How to apply

  • Applications for Christmas placements should be submitted between 1 September and 1 November.

  • Applications for Easter placements should be submitted between 1 September and 31 January.

  • Applications for summer placements should be made between 1 September and 31 March.

Please state which period you are applying for (you may apply for all three - make this clear in your application) and include the specific dates you are available. All applications will be considered after each closing date and we will then let you know whether you have been successful. Young Geographers and Geography Ambassadors will be given priority.

Those who have completed a placement cannot return for further work experience.

For further details please contact rhed@rgs.org.

All placements are unpaid and based in London. We do not pay expenses or provide accommodation.

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Placements for school age geographers

Unfortunately we no longer offer work experience placements to school age (11-18) students.

Areas you might like to consider for geographical work experience include:

  • Local councils

  • Environmental consultancy companies

  • Charities and NGOs

  • Environmental education organisations

  • Transport planning

  • Planning and urban development

  • Energy and resource management

We are not able to provide individual guidance to students or parents regarding work experience ideas or placements elsewhere.

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