Environmental Science The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Environmental Science DipHE from The Open University UK 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 facts:

• 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 opportunities:

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.