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Course summary
This course is a specialist route through our #BSc (Honours) Environmental Science [Q52]# that focuses on environmental management. It’s an interdisciplinary course that combines aspects of biology, ecology, geography, chemistry, technology, management and social science to help you understand environmental situations from all perspectives. You’ll develop the scientific and technical knowledge and skills required to investigate ecosystems, understand fundamental environmental patterns and processes, and address local and global environmental issues. In addition, you’ll study the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and living sustainably. Key features of the course
- 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 practical experience at a field school (on-site in the UK or online)
Modules
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study two 60-credit modules. In Stage 2, you’ll study one 60-credit module and two 30-credit modules. In Stage 3, you’ll study three 30-credit modules and complete a 30-credit project module.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
- Water and Environmental Management, Chartered Institution of
- Environmental Sciences, Institute of
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ