Political Geography (Human Geography)
Career
Students are prepared for their future career as a geographer in a wide array of institutional contexts: either public service, profit sector or civil society, either local, national, international or transnational organisations.
Where do our graduates work?
- Project Employee Sustainability at Amsterdam Innovation Motor (AIM promotes innovation, cooperation and new business in the Amsterdam region)
- Geography teacher at a secondary school
- Geographic Information Systems expert at Dutch water board
- Science Coordinator at UNU-EHS: United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security
- Director Viafrica Foundation (ICT service and projects in Africa)
Your diploma is not a farewell
After graduating, you don't have to say goodbye to the University of Amsterdam! We are happy to help you develop your career. You can join the young alumni programme, which will assist you in mapping out your career. And as an alumnus, you can also still use the Student Careers Centre.
UvA Student Careers Centre
The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.