Environmental Studies (Q99)
Open UniversityUndergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Environmental and earth sciences
About this course
Environmental issues are posing multiple challenges to people and ecosystems across the planet. These challenges can only be addressed effectively if the complex connections between the societal (social, political, economic, cultural, and ethical) and the biophysical (geological, physical, ecological) dimensions of environmental issues are taken seriously. This innovative, interdisciplinary degree combines the social and natural sciences to help you understand these different dimensions and why their interrelationships matter as we respond to intensifying environmental change.Combines a thorough and interdisciplinary grounding in environmental change with a distinctive social sciences approach to environmental issues Teaches how the key environmental issues are understood, can make a difference in real world situations Enhances your employability with a valued combination of social and natural science knowledge and skills
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2114 Physical scientists
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
2483 Environmental health professionals
2152 Environment professionals
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals
3582 Health and safety managers and officers
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Environmental and earth sciences