Environmental Science (Environmental Management) (Q52-EM)

Open University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Geography

About this course

This course is a specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Environmental Science (Q52) that focuses on environmental management. It’s an interdisciplinary course that combines aspects of biology, ecology, geography, chemistry, technology, management and social science to help you understand environmental situations from all perspectives. You’ll develop the scientific and technical knowledge and skills required to investigate ecosystems, understand fundamental environmental patterns and processes, and address local and global environmental issues. In addition, you’ll study the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and living sustainably.

Key features of the course

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

  • Develop your scientific, interpretive and creative-thinking skills

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

  • Explore the problems we face with sustainable living

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

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    2112 Biological scientists
    9112 Forestry and related workers
    2483 Environmental health professionals
    2152 Environment professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Geography