What school subjects are useful before studying geography?
Useful subjects before studying geography include geography itself, mathematics or statistics, and sciences such as environmental science, biology, geology, chemistry or physics. Economics, history, politics, computing and English can also help with understanding society, using data and writing clearly. The best preparation depends on the course.
Key points
- Mathematics and statistics support data analysis, mapping and research methods.
- Computing can help with geographic information systems (GIS), spreadsheets and data presentation.
- English, history, economics and politics can strengthen research, communication and human-geography skills.
Things to check
- Subject requirements and preferred preparation vary by university, country and geography course, so check the official entry information for the programme you are considering.