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Birkbeck University of London
Geology
Study detals
: Undergraduate : BSc : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Speciality
On this BSc Geology we focus on teaching you key research methods and approaches that are vital for future employment.
In addition, on successfully graduating, you'll have gained an array of important transferable skills, including the ability to:
write scientific documents, use spreadsheets, carry out numerical calculations, write code for computer simulations, and make observations that facilitate data collection concerning all aspects of key Earth processes
make and interpret maps, using a variety of cartographic skills and geographic information systems
conduct independent field surveys, mapping and data collection, and work in a team of scientists
present your work and communicate results to scientists, governments, industry, civil and environmental protection agencies and society in general.
Additional information
This degree is accredited by the Geological Society of London, opening up a route to becoming a chartered geologist which is essential for employment in many industries. It will also equip you to progress successfully in careers in research, environmental protection, environmental hazard mitigation, and other industries and employment essential to society.
It can be completed entirely through your attendance at classes on campus or entirely by distance learning where you take your classes online, and can include inspiring and informative fieldwork opportunities.
Geologists play a key role in guiding governments, industry and society on how best to protect the Earth’s environment whilst using its raw materials and potential for renewable energy in the most sustainable manner.
You will benefit from the research activities of our staff which feed into our teaching, and also through our close research collaboration with University College London (UCL) whose Earth Science department is situated nearby.