Environmental Geology and Contamination

Course Overview

What will I experience? On this course you can: Use our state-of-the-art geological and geotechnic labs for practical work,Get hands-on experience of using instruments such as GPS, Total Stations and 3D laser scanners, Be taught by recognised experts with extensive knowledge in groundwater hydrology, environmental geology and contaminated land, What opportunities might it lead to? We will give you the knowledge and practical skills to ensure an interesting and rewarding career in the specialist area of contaminated land consultancy, regulation and remediation, both in the UK and overseas. Here are some routes our graduates have pursued: environmental organisations, geotechnical consultancies, mining companies, local authorities, government agencies, Programme Assessment: The course provides a balanced structure of lectures, workshops and practical laboratory work. You will generally be taught in small classes, providing an informal, friendly and supportive atmosphere for your studies. Assessment is varied, aimed at developing skills relevant to a range of working environments. Here-s how we assess your work: poster and oral presentations, project reportsessays, laboratory reports. Student Destinations. Contaminated land is listed as one of the key areas in which the UK has a skills shortage. This fact, combined with the vocational nature of this course, means that you will be in high demand from employers looking for newly qualified contaminated land specialists. You will find the majority of such roles in the environmental consultancy sector. This course will provide you with a variety of transferable skills such as project planning, literature and data reviewing, report writing, along with the more general skills of presentation, communication and so on. It also has strong research and analytical components, ideal if you wish to pursue further research to PhD level. We aim to provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.