A career in GIS has many different paths to go down, I am still exploring them all!

I started on the graduate scheme as a Graduate GIS Analyst at  AtkinsRèalis and was promoted from the scheme into a Consultant role. I have been working on a large scale infrastructure project as part of the GIS team for the past year. We are delivering project wide geospatial data management and a mapping platform. Along side this, other work includes creating data editing platforms, setting up surveys for contractors to collect data on site and user experience development.

The people and support around the course was constant, with lecturers giving the best advice and sending me in the right direction.

Siobhan 

Physical Geography alumni

Course content was interesting and I really wanted to engage as I was learning about new and interesting topics that my lecturers were researching - so much passion!!

Both completing a year abroad at the University of Waterloo, Canada, And taking on a role in the Geography Society - helped my massively during my degree to gain wider experiences in resilience, adaptability and leadership, as well as a whole host of other skills.  These experiences are what set you apart and really helps build confidence in yourself!

Being part of the Geography Society also gave me a strong sense of belonging, and where I met some of my best friends. We were all going through the course together, having people around in the same boat helped us all grow and succeed.