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Open University BSc (Honours) in Environmental Science
Open University

BSc (Honours) in Environmental Science

Online United Kingdom

3 up to 6 Years

English

Full time, Part time

09 Jan 2025

Feb 2025

GBP 21,816 *

Distance Learning

* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year

Key Summary

    About: The BSc (Honours) in Environmental Science focuses on understanding the complex interactions between the environment and human activities. Students will study areas such as ecology, pollution, and sustainability to prepare for addressing critical environmental issues. The program emphasizes practical experience through lab work and field studies over three years.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in environmental consultancy, conservation, and government agencies. They may also find opportunities in research, education, or industries focused on sustainability and ecological restoration.

Introduction

This degree explores the disciplines needed to understand, manage and protect our planet. Assess environmental problems, propose solutions, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the natural environment. You’ll study topics including conservation, ecology, ecosystems, environmental management and renewable energy.

Develop your scientific and technical knowledge and skills, and learn how to apply them to environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability. As a valued environmental science graduate, you’ll be able to pursue a career in a diverse range of fields.

Key features

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Institution of
  • Environmental Sciences (IES)
  • Develop your scientific, interpretive and creative-thinking skills
  • Investigate the complexities of the natural environment and our relationship with it
  • Explore the problems we face with sustainable living
  • Acquire fieldwork skills at two field schools (virtual and residential options)
  • Follow an environmental management route if applicable to your role or aspirations

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our BSc (Honours) Environmental Science uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:

  • Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
  • Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills
  • Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
  • Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
  • Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
  • Finding external/third-party material online
  • Accessing online catalogues and databases
  • Specialist material, such as works of art and musical manuscripts
  • Specialist software, such as OpenStudio
  • Mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
  • Online tutorials
  • Group-work
  • Practical work
  • Field schools (on-site in the UK or online)

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

This programme is accredited by the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES), the education committee of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). CHES is the collective voice of the environmental sciences academic community and serves to enhance the quality of environmental education worldwide.

A programme accredited by CHES is assured to meet high standards, contain a strong component of practical, field and theoretical activities, and has excellent opportunities for training, work experience and links to the professional environmental sector. Students enrolled on CHES-accredited programmes can apply for free Student Membership of the IES and a fast-track route to membership once they graduate, starting them on a route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist.

How long it takes

  • Part-time study - 6 years
  • Full-time study - 3 years
  • Time limit - 16 years
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