| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Earth Sciences program from Birkbeck, University of London, equips students with a comprehensive understanding of Earth's processes and environments. Through field-based research, data analysis, and a range of assessment methods, students develop skills in environmental protection, resource management, and other related fields. The program is accredited by the Geological Society of London and offers both full-time and part-time study options.
Program Outline
Outline:
Year 1:
- Earth as a Planet
- Introduction to Field Geology
- Introduction to Field Geology (Virtual)
- Planetary Materials
Year 2:
- Earth History
- Field Mapping Training
- Igneous Petrology
- Life and the Fossil Record
- Metamorphic Petrology
- Sedimentary Petrology and Stratigraphy
- Virtual Field Mapping Training
Year 3:
- Planetary Geophysics
- Preparation for BSc Research Project
- Preparation for Map and Thesis
- Structural Geology and Tectonics
- Option modules (4)
Year 4:
- BSc Research Project
- Map and Thesis
- Option modules (3) This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the Earth's processes and environments, and how to manage them sustainably. It also provides students with the opportunity to conduct field-based research and gain experience in data analysis and interpretation.
Assessment: Assessment is through a combination of reports on field-based projects, laboratory work, and written examinations.
Teaching: Teaching is through a combination of lectures, seminars, and field-based research projects. Students also have access to a range of online learning resources.
Careers: Graduates from this program go on to work in a variety of fields, including:
- Environmental protection
- Resources industries
- Renewal energy industries
- Government departments
- Civil protection agencies
- NGOs
- Charities
- Museums
- Teaching
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Geological Society of London.
- The program is offered both full-time and part-time.
- The program is open to students with a wide range of backgrounds. The program is also available as a distance learning option.
Notes:
- The information provided may vary depending on the start date of the program.
- Additional fees may apply.
- The program content and structure are subject to change.
Geology BSc (Hons): 4 years part-time, on campus or online, starting in academic year 2024-25 or 2025-26
Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Part-time home students: £6,935 per year Part-time international students: £13,215 per year Academic year 2025–26, starting October 2025 To be confirmed
Geology BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time, on campus, starting in academic year 2024-25 or 2025-26
Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Full-time home students: £9,250 per year Full-time international students: £17,620 per year Academic year 2025–26, starting October 2025 To be confirmed
Geology BSc (Hons): 6 years part-time, on campus or online, starting in academic year 2024-25 or 2025-26
Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Part-time home students: £4,625 per year Part-time international students: £8,810 per year Academic year 2025–26, starting October 2025 To be confirmed Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases. Already been to university? Birkbeck provides advice and financial support for students who experience hardship in meeting the travel costs of essential fieldwork or study visits. Depending on logistics it is likely that you will visit three of the four places listed below, however locations can change: Northern Scotland Pembrokeshire, Wales Morocco Greece The cost of each trip is between £600 and £800, and includes transport while on location, and accommodation. A full costing will be provided once we have confirmed the number of students going on each trip. In addition, you will need to equip yourself with field-note books and stationery, compass and hammer, and GPS equipment, hand lens, walking boots and all-weather clothing depending on location.
Tuition fee and maintenance loans
Eligible full-time and part-time students from the UK don’t have to pay any tuition fees upfront, as government loans are available to cover them. Maintenance loans are also available for eligible full-time and part-time UK students, to assist with covering living costs, such as accommodation, food, travel, books and study materials. The amount you receive is means-tested and depends on where you live and study and your household income.
