The Geology of Northern England (online)

University of York
Postgraduate PgDip Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Environmental and earth sciences

About this course

From the spectacular igneous geology of the Lake District World Heritage Site and Northumberland National Park to the Yorkshire Jurassic ‘Dinosaur Coast’ and the mineral wealth of the Pennines, the North has an incredible geological history spanning almost 500 million years. Concentrating solely upon the geological evolution of northern England, you will analyse and interpret key geological features and concepts to integrate regional knowledge into the interpretation of larger scale Earth processes and structures. You will assess the region’s importance in current and historical Earth science controversies and study human interactions with the rocks and landscapes of northern England from the Stone Age to the present day. Undertaking this multidisciplinary qualification will equip you with a breadth of transferable skills including advanced research, science communication and palaeoenvironmental analysis.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
2121 Civil engineers
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
2114 Physical scientists
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
2151 Conservation professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Environmental and earth sciences