Faculty of Food and Agriculture

About this Programme

The Certificate in Environmental Geography is a one-year programme of study encompassing aspects of physical, human, and environmental geography. Candidates are introduced to current approaches in geographical thinking, theory and techniques, spatial analysis, and interpreting the built and natural environment, as well as key topics within the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the Department of Geography, such as climate change, natural hazards, economic development, and social justice.
On successful completion, the Certificate qualifies all candidates for direct entry to the Degree programs in Geography, which offer a higher level of understanding, more hands-on experience in the field, and advanced theoretical and applied knowledge.

Programme Breakdown

Entry Requirements

To engage in the Certificate in Environmental Geography, you must satisfy the lower-level matriculation requirement of the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the following specific subject requirements: