Global Environment Challenges (Online Learning)

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate PgCert Distance learning (part-time) 9 Months Environmental and earth sciences

About this course

Human activity is changing the natural environment at an unprecedented rate.

As a result, humanity faces a range of complex and interrelated challenges:

* global warming

* ecosystem disruption

* biodiversity loss

* increasing difficulty in meeting the basic human needs for energy, food, water and shelter

Our PgCert Global Environment Challenges (Online Learning) takes a multidisciplinary approach to understand these contemporary environmental issues. It will also develop your abilities to address these in professional life.

Drawing from the University's unique breadth of expertise, our programme enables you to develop an in-depth appreciation of how human activity drives environmental change.

This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Environment and Society Academy.

* You can visit the Global Environment and Society Academy website for more information.

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
2151 Conservation professionals
3582 Health and safety managers and officers

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
9 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Environmental and earth sciences