MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip Geography

The MSc, PG Cert, and PG Dip in Geography at Birkbeck University of London provide students with a comprehensive understanding of geographical concepts and methods. The program covers a range of topics including physical geography, human geography, and geographic information systems (GIS). Students will learn to analyze complex spatial phenomena and develop skills in critical thinking, research design, and data analysis. This program is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in academia, research, or policy-making.

Additional Information

The MSc program consists of 180 credits, including a dissertation. The PG Cert consists of 60 credits and the PG Dip consists of 120 credits. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at Birkbeck's Centre for Science and Technology Studies. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their coursework to their interests and career goals.

Leading the Way in Geography Research and Teaching

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution with a long history of excellence in geography research and teaching. Students will have access to expert faculty members who are leaders in their fields, as well as cutting-edge research facilities and resources. Birkbeck's location in central London provides easy access to a diverse range of cultural, social, and economic environments, offering unique opportunities for fieldwork and research.

Geography is a wide-ranging subject: from the study of physical landscapes on the one hand to cultural identity on the other, as well as how these two fields intersect. This breadth of subject matter is drawn together by our shared passion to understand the human and environmental patterns, processes, and associations that create our world.

Our postgraduate course in geography gives you the opportunity to choose from a broad range of modules to build a program with flexible study tailored to your own interests and professional needs. We offer modules designed to respond to contemporary issues, including the climate and ecological emergency, cities and urbanization, poverty and inequality, cultural change, nationalism, identity, gender, migration, and international development.

You will study with internationally recognized experts defining their field with ground-breaking research. This directly informs our teaching to create a lively, stimulating environment and provide you with the pivotal knowledge to develop a career in the sector.

Graduates can pursue career paths in business, environmental management, local government, policy work, and in environmental groups and charities. Possible professions include:

geographical information systems officer

nature conservation officer

policy researcher

environmental consultant

planning and development surveyor

town planner

market researcher

tourism officer.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

Usually a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent professional experience.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.