Environmental geology or classical geology degree?

[stupidcatlover]

Is one more marketable with a degree in environmental geology verses a regular old geology degree? Not sure what the difference is between the two, maybe someone can explain it to me, please. Thank you.

[Yankie K]

Do a classical geology degree, you can always work as a environmental geologist with a normal geology degree... it's hard to get a normal geology job with an environmental geology degree.

Keep your options open.

[Chris G]

I would suggest doing the geology degree with some of the environmental subjects. An employer will not employ an environmental scientist to do the work of a geologist as you won't have the background.

However many hard rock geology majors branch into environmental science or do it as part of their job.

In the end it comes down to what career you envisage for yourself. Talk to recruiters from large mining companies and any career geologists. Some university staff do consultancy work and may be helpful too.