Geology CertHE
Birkbeck, University of London
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Geology CertHE and other courses in Languages and Area Studies at Birkbeck, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Languages and Area Studies .
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH19
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Languages and Area Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £33500 | £22000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £45000 | £11500 - £27500 | £9500 - £43000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25625 | £24717 | £28334 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22269 - £29904 | £18406 - £31206 | £21214 - £38052 |
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Course Description
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.
Whether you want to study geology for your own interest, to enhance your career or to pursue a degree in the subject after completing this course, this certificate can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as a starting point for the BSc Planetary Exploration with Astronomy and Astrobiology.
Our Geology Certificate in Higher Education allows you to be flexible in your learning so you can fit your study around work or other commitments. You can choose to study through in-person teaching at our campus in the heart of London, via distance learning or a mixture of both.
Highlights
- We offer you flexible teaching methods, balancing face-to-face and online learning.
- Field trip opportunity to geological site in Pembrokeshire.
- 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.
- Birkbeck was rated in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Earth Systems and Environmental Science research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
- We have been offering evening study courses in the subjects of earth and planetary sciences 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, academia or geology. Possible professions include:
- engineering geologist
- geochemist
- geophysicist
- hydrogeologist
- higher education lecturer.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - 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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Geology CertHE at Birkbeck, University of London
| 20% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
Costs
Tuition Fees Geology CertHE
| England UK | £4625 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £4625 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £4625 | year 1 |
| Wales | £4625 | year 1 |
| International | £4625 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
To be confirmed
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Birkbeck, University of London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 21 different rankings
Positions of Birkbeck, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birkbeck, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #23
- #301
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- Earth Sciences
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Social Studies & Humanities
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- #27
- #151
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- Geography
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[Published ]
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- #25
- #151
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 21 university rankings of Birkbeck, University of London
About Birkbeck, University of London
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Student composition of Birkbeck, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Birkbeck, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 4800
- postgraduates:
- 2810
- Total:
- 7610
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geology”: 235 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Geology CertHE Birkbeck, University of London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 4625 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £33500 15 months after graduation, £22000 3 years after graduation and £24000 after graduation.
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals (20%), Media Professionals (10%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 84. This means that 84% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Birkbeck, University of London achieved the highest ranking for Earth Sciences. It is ranked #301 in GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Earth Sciences). See all subject rankings for Birkbeck, University of London.
- Geology CertHE is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Birkbeck, University of London.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Geology students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024