Environmental Science (W47)

Explore how humans interact with the natural world and learn to make a difference with this interdisciplinary diploma. You’ll study biology, geography, chemistry, technology, and social science to understand environmental challenges and sustainable solutions. Along the way, you’ll develop critical thinking, data analysis, and creative problem-solving skills. This qualification equips you for further study or careers in environmental management, conservation, or policy, providing you with the tools to approach real-world problems with insight, confidence, and practical expertise.

Key features of the course

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

• Enhance your scientific, interpretive and creative-thinking skills

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

• Explore local and global environmental issues

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

Course Modules

This environmental science diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll study a 60-credit module introducing topical environmental issues and a 60-credit module exploring scientific ideas that underpin the further study of science.

Stage 2: You’ll study a 60-credit environment science module that investigates our planet and how we affect it, plus choose 60 credits of environment-related option modules.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
• Water and Environmental Management, Chartered Institution of