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Overview
You’ll study the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and living sustainably, as well as developing your scientific, interpretive and creative thinking skills.
Key features of the Diploma of Higher Education in Environmental Science at The Open University UK
- Investigates the science of the natural environment
- Explores local and global environmental issues
- Enhances your scientific, interpretive and creative thinking skills
- Includes fieldwork, which you'll undertake during two separate UK-based residential schools
Career relevance
The broad and specialist skills you will develop during this degree course will equip you to work in a variety of jobs. Environmental science skills are in demand from government and regulatory bodies, the private sector, consultancies and conservation organisations. Careers directly related to the degree include:
- pollution control
- recycling
- water quality
- resources
- energy management
- sustainability
- environmental consultancy
- ecology and nature conservation
- environmental education.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Environment: journeys through a changing world
- Science: concepts and practice
- Energy and sustainability
- Environmental management
- Earth science
- The biology of survival
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Credits
240 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 22 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
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International
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6192 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6192 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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