Course Overview

This Geology Certificate in Higher Education has been designed with flexibility in mind. It will allow you to explore the Earth Sciences and take modules from the range of fields within the subject, including the structure of the Earth, volcanoes, earthquakes, and fossils. You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of subjects based on your needs and interests and to take part in a geology field class.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the oil, mineral, and groundwater industries, academia, or geology. Possible professions include:

engineering geologist

geochemist

geophysicist

hydrogeologist

higher education lecturer.

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General Eligibility

For part-time courses, standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, and at least 6.5 in writing.