Coastal Geomorphology Course
Master coastal geomorphology to diagnose shoreline change, sediment transport, and storm impacts, then turn your analysis into clear, actionable management options for real-world coastal projects in geography and geology. This course equips you with essential skills for analysing coastal processes and developing effective strategies for coastal management and risk assessment using practical tools and datasets.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Coastal Geomorphology Course provides practical skills to analyse wave climate, tides, storms, and sea-level change, map coastal landforms, and diagnose sediment transport using real datasets, GIS, and remote sensing. Learn to build conceptual sediment-transport models, evaluate management options, and write clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations for coastal planning and risk management in a South African context.
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Develop skills
- Analyse coastal wave, tide, and storm data to diagnose rapid shoreline change.
- Map and classify beaches, dunes, estuaries, and inlets using GIS and remote sensing.
- Quantify coastal sediment transport and build clear conceptual transport models.
- Evaluate and compare hard, soft, and nature-based coastal protection options.
- Produce concise, evidence-based coastal reports for agencies and decision makers.
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