Environmental Geology (BSc)

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. Birkbeck’s BSc Environmental Geology provides students with key skills and knowledge in this area and is ideal for future careers in environmental or civil engineering industries. Students will study subjects ranging from geophysics and palaeontology through to volcanology and sedimentology. Students will develop skills in the manipulation of scientific data, critical assessment of scientific hypotheses and experience actual scientific research during project work. This flexible degree makes it accessible to all and have been running remote as well as face-to-face lectures for more than 20 years. This means students can attend classes with Birkbeck’s internationally distinguished researchers in its world-class laboratories in London or watch live streams/recorded lectures at home using Birkbeck’s online teaching platform. Students are free to mix both these methods to find the best balance for them. This includes the option to study 100% online from anywhere in the world and receive a University of London degree. Graduates can pursue careers in the oil, mineral and groundwater industries, geology or academia. This degree may also be useful in becoming a higher education lecturer, geologist or researcher.