Virtual Work Experience programme

Programme Dates 9 March 2026 – October 2027

Geography unlocks a world of career opportunities across a range of sectors. Through this free virtual work experience programme, the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) connects you with professional geographers, sharing inspiring stories of real people in real jobs to show how geography can open doors to exciting possibilities.

Careers Using Geography

Overview

Discover how geography shapes the world with this Virtual Work Experience programme. Learn how geographers use cutting-edge mapping technologies and apply real-world skills like analysing data to help understand natural hazards, plan cities and improve resource security. Through five interactive modules, you’ll learn from professionals, complete practical activities and uncover exciting geographical career pathways.

What’s Included

Curious about where geography could take you? This Virtual Work Experience programme explores how geographical skills are used in the real world, from understanding natural hazards to planning cities, managing resources and using powerful mapping technologies. Across five modules, you’ll learn how geographers solve problems, analyse data and make decisions that impact people, places and the environment. You’ll also hear from professionals, explore real examples, try out practical activities and test your knowledge as you go. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of how geography links to your interests and some of the career pathways you could follow in the future.

This Virtual Work Experience programme is complete with quizzes and interactive activities to put your learning into practice. Plus, you’ll finish the programme with a certificate to boost your CV and show future employers.

Once you click on the ‘Start Application’ button, you will be redirected to the Springpod website, where you can complete the programme