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Environment (T16)
- 1 Study option
- Undergraduate
- Distance Learning
- Awarded by:
- The Open University
Course summary
Explore how our environment shapes our lives, and how our actions shape the environment. This certificate introduces you to the natural and social sciences behind today’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to sustainable living. You’ll study how human activity affects the world around us, and how scientific and social insights can guide better decisions for the future. Along the way, you’ll build analytical and critical thinking skills that are useful in many settings. It’s also a first step towards further study in environmental science and related fields.
Key features of the course
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Develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and interpret local and global environmental problems
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Equip yourself to contribute positively to debates in this field
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Build a solid foundation for further study
Modules
Course Modules
This environment certificate has one stage, comprising 120 credits.
You’ll study one 60-credit module and choose one 60-credit option module.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Distance Learning
Study options
- Certificate of Higher Education • Part-Time • 1 to 2 Years
Start dates
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Entry requirements
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Fees for the 2027/2028 academic year are not yet available.
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