Environmental Geology (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate
In London
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Years
Environmental geology is a growing area of active research as it provides insights into how the environment has evolved over geological time and how this relates to changes happening today. If you have an undergraduate degree in earth sciences, geology or a related field but want to increase your knowledge of environmental geology, then our Graduate Certificate in Environmental Geology will bring you up to date with developments in the field. The specialist knowledge you acquire could help you change career, build a career within the environmental or education sector or enable you to progress onto graduate research at PhD level.
You will be taught by academics who are actively engaged in cutting-edge environmental research that is expanding the boundaries of knowledge. We cover coastal erosion, mineralogy, geoarchaeology, volcanology, earthquake forecasting, palaeoclimatology and palaeontology, as well as offering advanced modules in many other subjects. You can choose from a range of modules to create a programme that matches, expands and deepens your particular interests.
Our teaching philosophy is based around flexibility, allowing you to fit your studies around your lifestyle. We embrace new technology and methods to make learning accessible to all and have been running remote as well as face-to-face lectures for more than 20 years. This means you can attend classes with our internationally distinguished researchers in our world-class laboratories in London or you can watch live streams/recorded lectures at home using our cutting-edge online teaching platform. You are free to mix both these methods to find the best balance for you. This includes the option to study 100% online from anywhere in the world and receive a University of London qualification.
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About this course
Graduates can pursue a career in geology, industry, engineering, surveying and education. Possible professions include geologist, surveyor, or higher education lecturer. This degree can also be useful in becoming an environmental consultant, nature conservation officer, or commercial/residential surveyor.
We offer a comprehensive Careers Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London’s top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.
A Certificate of Higher Education in Geology or previous study to that level.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
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Subjects
- Materials
- Teaching
- Geology
- Environmental
- PLANETARY
- Solar System
- Isotopes
- Volcanism
- Information
- Applicant
- Alternatives
Course programme
You choose four 15-credit option modules to a total of 60 credits over two years. Please note that advanced modules are usually taught in alternate years and will not be available every year.
You can choose three modules taken from Years 3 and 4 of the BSc Environmental Geology.
OPTION MODULES
- Assessed Field Techniques 3
- Earth's Resources and Raw Materials
- Geological Hazards
- Palaeoclimatology
- Planetary and Environmental Isotopes
- Volcanism in the Solar System
Additional information
Part-time home students: £2220 pa
Part-time international students: £3230 pa
Environmental Geology (Graduate Certificate)