Course Summary

This interdisciplinary course combines aspects of biology, ecology, geography, chemistry, technology, management and social science to help you understand environmental situations from all perspectives. This course will develop the scientific and technical knowledge and skills required to investigate ecosystems; to understand fundamental environmental patterns and processes; and to address local and global environmental issues. You’ll study the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and living sustainably. **Key features of the course** - Investigates the complexities of the natural environment and our different relationships with it - Explores the problems we face in living sustainably - Develops your scientific, interpretive and creative thinking skills - Includes practical fieldwork, which you’ll undertake during two residential schools - Accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management

Course Details - Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. You’ll start Stage 1 with two 60-credit introductory modules – one with a focus on environment and one with a focus on science. Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study two 30-credits modules and one 60-credit module. Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study three 30-credit modules and conclude your degree with a 30-credit project module.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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Institution code: O11

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification 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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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

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Provider information

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PO Box 197
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Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ

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