Birkbeck, University of London

Net Zero Accelerator for SMEs

Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Birkbeck, University of London short course provides targeted support for SMEs looking to accelerate or begin their journey to net zero and reduced carbon emissions.

Key highlights

  • Targeted support for SMEs starting or accelerating their net zero journey
  • Focus on reducing carbon emissions within small and medium-sized businesses
  • Optional Carbon Literacy Trust certificate for eligible London SME staff

Entry requirements

Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students. However, if you are hoping to receive the additional Carbon Literacy Trust certificate on completing this course, you must be working in a small or medium-sized enterprise in London.

Scholarships

  • Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary

    The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (Autumn intake)

    £1,000 to £5,000. The scholarship will be applied as a discount to the tuition fee for your first year of study at point of enrolment.

    Up to £1,000
  • Birkbeck Mimizuku Award in Japanese Studies

    There will be two scholarships of £5,000 each, to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000
  • Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship

    £2,000 fee reduction against their first-year tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

    Tuition fees and living costs.

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences Enabling Fund

    Awards will usually be limited to £500.

  • Greta Dexter Exhibition Bursary

    Value: Up to £1,000

  • MFA Theatre Directing Award

  • MRes Philosophy Bursary

    As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.

    Up to £4,000
  • Peltz scholarships

    Value: £3,500

    Up to £3,500
  • The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships

    £5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000
  • Will Vaughan Scholarship

    There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £3,500
  • Women in Sport Scholarship

    Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Sustainability Manager
  • Net Zero Consultant
  • Environmental Officer
  • Carbon Reduction Officer
  • Sustainability Coordinator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £300

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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