Environmental Science (Environmental Management) (Honours)

The Open University

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About this course

This Environmental Science (Environmental Management) (Honours) course from The Open University 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
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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