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Volcanoes are a significant hazard on Earth, with eruptions impacting nearby populations and the biggest eruptions potentially having global repercussions. The processes that control the nature of these eruptions are determined by what happens in the Earth as magma evolves. Studying igneous rocks presents the only chance to understand processes deep in the Earth. Our Mineralogy and Volcanology Certificate in Higher Education will give you the tools you need to understand these processes through
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Volcanoes are a significant hazard on Earth, with eruptions impacting nearby populations and the biggest eruptions potentially having global repercussions. The processes that control the nature of these eruptions are determined by what happens in the Earth as magma evolves. Studying igneous rocks presents the only chance to understand processes deep in the Earth. Our Mineralogy and Volcanology Certificate in Higher Education will give you the tools you need to understand these processes through an introduction to geology with an emphasis on minerology and volcanology.Our teaching philosophy is based around flexibility, allowing you to fit your studies around your lifestyle. We embrace new technology and methods to make learning accessible to all and have been running remote as well as face-to-face lectures for more than 20 years. This means you can attend classes with our internationally distinguished researchers in our world-class laboratories in London or you can watch live streams/recorded lectures at home using our cutting-edge online teaching platform. You are free to mix both these methods to find the best balance for you. This includes the option to study 100% online from anywhere in the world and receive a University of London qualification.While not compulsory, there are opportunities to participate in residential field trips as part of the certificate. Currently, we take students to Pembrokeshire, North-West Scotland or Greece and Morocco and the Canary Islands. You may also attend weekend field classes as part of individual modules.On successful completion of the certificate, there is an option to continue studying on one of our degrees.**Highlights**- We offer you flexible teaching methods, balancing face-to-face and online learning.- Exciting field trip opportunities to famous geological sites in the UK, Greece, Morocco and Spain.- We are part of the joint UCL-Birkbeck Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (IEPS) meaning we share laboratories, expertise and events, all open to students for research projects. Find out more about our research facilities.- In our joint submission with UCL, we were rated sixth in the UK for Earth Systems and Environmental Science research (in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF)).- Our Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has been offering evening study courses for over 70 years and distance learning for more than 20 years.**Careers and employability**Graduates can pursue career paths in the oil, mineral and groundwater industries, journalism or education. Possible professions include:- mineralogist- volcanologist- higher education lecturer- journalist.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.
Grades / Points required
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Details
A-levels, IB, GNVQs and BTEC programmes are acceptable. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g. IELTS - 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each sub-test) and they are listed on our?International Entry Requirements page.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
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£4,625
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£4,625
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£4,625
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£4,625
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
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£4,625
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Established in 1823, Birkbeck, University of London is a world-class research and teaching institution, well known for being London’s premier evening university. Most classes take place between 6 pm and 9 pm, and it is this unique timetable of evening scheduling that makes Birkbeck stand out from the crowd. Birkbeck students have the freedom and flexibility to use their daytimes however they like – a benefit that has become the university’s trademark.
Evening study means not having to make the choice between getting a job or going to university. The resulting demographic sees an increasing number of school leavers and college students choosing to study here. Students can use daylight hours to work, take an internship role or gain relevant work experience, all of which helps candidates stand out in an increasingly competitive graduate job market.
