I am looking forward to sharing my interest in geography with younger students to encourage more people to study geography. Having completed my MA, I’ve learned about the diversity of geography as a discipline, and I hope to pass this onto my students.
Why did you choose to study an MA in Global Development at Queen Mary?
After completing my undergraduate degree, I wanted to continue in academia as I had found many areas of interest in geography that I wanted to explore further. Among these interests, development was a topic that stood out to me, and the MA in Global Development offered an in-depth insight into this. The MA course outline included a diverse set of areas within development studies as well as multiple opportunities to study modules from other disciplines, such as Politics and International Relations. Additionally, I was attracted to the programme since the teaching staff are all leading in their areas of research.
What did you enjoy most about the programme?
I really enjoyed the diverse set of topics that the MA investigated, such as working lives, gender and development, and migration. This heterogeneity meant that as well as development, I could learn and explore related topics. Also, the seminar-style teachings were enjoyable as it enabled collaboration with other MA students, which I found very enriching.
How did you secure your job role following your studies?
During my MA, I began part-time online tutoring for Geography students, which helped me succeed in getting my current role as a Teacher of Geography at a leading independent school. I heard about the job role through an email sent to all MA students in the Geography department at Queen Mary. After registering my interest via email, I underwent a series of interviews and trial lessons to test my ability to teach and successfully secured the role.
What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
I am looking forward to sharing my interest in geography with younger students to encourage more people to study geography. Having completed my MA, I’ve learned about the diversity of geography as a discipline, and I hope to pass this onto my students. Moreover, I am keen to develop my ability to teach my subject in new and exciting ways.