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Environmental Science (W47)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

This interdisciplinary diploma combines science studies in biology, geography and chemistry, with aspects of technology and social science to help you understand the whole picture. 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 course

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

  • Enhance your scientific, interpretive and creative-thinking skills

  • Investigate the science of the natural environment and our relationship with it

  • Explore local and global environmental issues

  • Acquire practical experience at a field school (on-site in the UK or online)

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

How to apply

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Application codes

Institution code:
O11

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