University of London (Distance Learning)
- Location:
- Global / Distance Learning
- Website:
- http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/geosci
About the University of London
The University of London is one of the most prestigious and largest UK universities.
In addition to the 125,000 students who study for our degrees in London there are more than 34,000 students in more than 180 countries studying for our degrees by Distance Learning.
The programmes listed below have been designed as fully-supported Distance Learning courses by academics from Colleges of the University of London. In designing the programmes we have taken advantage of modern technology by utilising both online and CD-ROM-based support.
In total we offer over 100 different programmes of study. The ones of most interest to those working in the environmental sector are listed below:
GIS
GIS systems are expanding in to government departments, environmental consultancies, retail and utility companies.
Our Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Applied Geographic Information Systems provides a valuable academic qualification as well as training in how to use GIS software.
The programme teaches students practical Visual Basic skills so that they can develop GIS solutions for a wide range of real world professional environments. All GIS software is provided.
Geochemistry
This programme provides a theoretical foundation to Geochemistry and its application. It is ideal for those who work in, or would like to work in, engineering, environmental consultancy, pollution control, local and regional government or in teaching and research.
As well as studying for an Advanced Diploma in Geochemistry students can also take the following individual modules as short courses:
- Introduction to geochemistry [6730010]
- Chemistry of the Earth's surface environment [6730020]
- Hydrogeology and pollution [6730030]
- Geochemical data and analysis [6730040]
Environment and Biodiversity, Development and Sustainability and Applied Economics and Business
We also offer a suite of interdisciplinary courses which can lead to awards of MSc's, Diplomas and Certificates with the following titles:
- Agribusiness for Development
- Agricultural Economics
- Applied Environmental Economics
- Biodiversity Conservation and Management
- Environmental Management
- Managing Rural Development
- Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
- Sustainable Development
The course in Environmental Management is accredited by the UK Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
ContactFor further information about any of these courses please contact:
Information Centre
University of London
Senate House, Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU
Tel: 020 7862 8360
Fax: 020 7862 8358
Web: www.londonexternal.ac.uk
E-mail: enquiries@lon.ac.uk