Alan Parkinson 
Why Study Geography? 

Considering studying geography at university? Wondering whether a geography degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it’s actually like to study geography at degree level? This book tells you what you need to know. Studying any subject at degree level is an investment in the future that involves significant cost. Now more than ever, students and their parents need to weigh up the potential benefits of university courses. That’s where the Why Study series comes in. This series of books, aimed at students, parents and teachers, explains in practical terms the range and scope of an academic subject at university level and where it can lead in terms of careers or further study. Each book sets out to enthuse the reader about its subject and answer the crucial questions that a college prospectus does not.

About the author

Alan Parkinson is head of geography at King’s Ely Junior and has more than 25 years of teaching experience. He has worked with schools and universities across Europe on ERASMUS projects, and he’s authored resources for a wide range of organizations including Google, the BBC, Costa, the British Red Cross, the South Georgia Heritage Trust and TUI. He has written and edited textbooks for all stages of school geography. Alan is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and he’s also a Chartered Geographer. He is a prolific blogger, notably at http://livinggeography.blogspot.com, and he tweets using @Geo Blogs. He is the Vice President of the Geographical Association for 2020–21 and is scheduled to be President for 2021–22.