Geography and Environmental Science (R16)

Open University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Environmental and earth sciences

About this course

This degree will help you understand and consider responses to urgent environmental challenges, including climate change, globalisation, development, biodiversity loss, migration and urbanisation. It takes a holistic approach, combining geography and environmental science. You’ll discover the complexities of our relationship with the natural environment by exploring topics like deforestation, sustainable water-resource management, pollution control, conservation and governance. Throughout this journey, you’ll examine the consequences and implications of environmental change for sustainability and learn about the social and natural processes and interactions operating in different environments.

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 understanding of the interrelationships between human activity and environmental change

  • Use geography and science concepts and theories to make sense of environmental challenges

  • Enhance your employability by working between the social and natural sciences

  • Build analytical and reasoning skills needed for assessing environmental evidence
  • 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
    1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
    2455 Construction project managers and related 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
    Environmental and earth sciences