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YOUR 2020/2021 ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTUS
FREE YOUR AMBITION
EXPLORE THE OU Achieve your goals with The Open University 3 Five reasons why you should choose us 4 What you need to get started 5 What you can study 6 Learn in a way that suits you 7 Welcome to environment and development 8 Boost your confidence with an Access module 10 How you build your qualification 12 How long your qualification will take 14 Fees and funding 16 FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE Undergraduate courses 19 FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE Postgraduate courses 37 BEFORE YOU GO Other useful information 44 Get in touch BACK COVER
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Whatever your ambition –
whether you want to become
EXPLORE THE OU
an expert on global climate change
or have a greater understanding
of the developments that are
shaping our world – we’re
here to help make it happen.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
We’re pioneers in distance learning. Since we
were founded, we’ve helped more than two 78%
of FTSE 100
million people realise their potential. Our unique companies have
approach to learning means you don’t have to put sponsored employees
your life on hold to get the qualification you want. on OU courses
We will: You can expect:
‒ help you get a qualification ‒ materials that are designed
to suit you and your goals with you in mind
‒ provide you with the ‒ continuous innovation –
teaching and learning we’ve been leading the way
resources you’ll need in distance learning for over
50 years, ensuring education
‒ offer a flexible learning
is accessible, whatever
experience based around
your circumstances
you and your life
‒ access to world-class resources,
‒ use technology and teaching
whenever you need them
methods that enhance your
study experience ‒ qualifications that are respected
by employers the world over.
‒ be there to support you
every step of the way.
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FIVE REASONS
WHY YOU
SHOULD
1.
We’re open to you.
CHOOSE US We make learning
available to all, regardless
of background, age or
additional learning needs.
2.
You can study
3.
We guarantee
around your existing outstanding value
commitments. We’re and a high-quality
experts in helping education at a
people fit their studies competitive price.
around their busy lives.
4.
Our qualifications
5.
You get more than
enable you to put a highly respected
what you learn into qualification. You’ll be
practice immediately. able to show you’re
dedicated and committed
– personal qualities that are
valued in the workplace.
4
EXPLORE THE OU
WHAT YOU NEED
TO GET STARTED
Where you start in life You can do it What you need
shouldn’t limit where you The main reason we’re called There are just a couple of
The Open University is that we’re things that you’ll need to
go. If you’re determined open to everyone. Every year, be able to study with us.
to succeed and prepared we help thousands of people
‒ A computer with internet
to work hard, we can achieve extraordinary things.
access. But don’t worry if you
help you get started. ‒ There are no formal academic haven’t got access to one right
entry requirements for studying now – you could receive financial
The next few pages will tell you environment and/or development support to help you buy one.
more about how studying with at undergraduate level.
‒ A good grasp of the English
The Open University works, the
‒ We helped over 24,000 students language. We teach all our
courses you can study, the funding
with disabilities and additional courses in English. If you’re not
available to you, and how long
needs last year alone. sure your English is at the right
your qualification will take.
level, go to openuniversity.
‒ Our students are diverse. Of our
co.uk/englishlanguage for
new undergraduate students,
help and guidance.
34% are under 25. Our oldest
students are in their nineties.
Have you studied before?
If you’ve studied at higher education level before, you might be
able to count it towards your OU qualification. This can cut down
the modules you’ll need to study, saving you time and money.
If you tell us what you’ve done, we’ll do the rest.
Go to openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer.
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WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
We offer over 200 highly respected qualifications to help you reach
your goals. You can study towards a degree or start with a certificate
or diploma of higher education and build on your studies as you go.
Undergraduate Postgraduate We’ll give you:
Integrated masters degree Masters degree ‒ the flexibility to fit study
Add value to undergraduate Study modules towards an around your other
study by combining it with internationally respected commitments
work at postgraduate level. qualification while gaining
‒ the opportunity to
specialist academic,
Named degree improve your career
professional or technical skills.
Complete modules in a specific
‒ freedom to follow your
subject to earn an honours Postgraduate diploma
passions in depth.
degree and open doors to a Work towards a widely recognised
new interest or career. qualification. A postgraduate To find out more about how you
diploma is equivalent to build your qualification and how
Open degree
two-thirds of a masters degree. long it takes, see pages 12–15.
Design an honours degree
from across a mix of subjects Postgraduate certificate
to suit your needs and interests. Ideal for professional and career
development, this is the first
Diploma of higher education
step towards a masters degree
Expand your knowledge
as well as being a valuable
and improve your skillset
qualification in its own right.
in a specialised area.
Certificate of higher education
Get a general grounding or
improve your understanding
of a subject area.
Find the course to
match your ambition
If you don’t know which
type of course is right for
you, discover more about
the qualifications we offer
on our website. Go to
openuniversity.co.uk/
course-types.
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EXPLORE THE OU
LEARN IN A WAY
THAT SUITS YOU
You’ll have the flexibility Pioneering technology Do you have additional
study needs?
to fit study around the We’ve been using innovative
technology to connect with We’re committed to helping
other things going on our students since we first students with disabilities and
in your life, whatever started. Examples include our additional needs. We’ll give
they may be. online tutorials and module you the tools to help overcome
forums. We’ll make sure that obstacles that could stand in
you always have what you the way of your learning –
Distance learning need, and feel connected. whatever your needs may be.
with the OU
We’ve designed our learning Connect with other students Disabled Students’ Allowance
experience to combine flexibility You can use our module discussion (DSA) – UK residents only
and regular contact. We’ll give you groups to talk about subjects, A DSA can help you with study
the help you need to learn in the course work or study methods. costs that result directly from your
best possible way. You’ll get regular
You can also connect with us disability or specific learning difficulty.
support from tutors and access to
on social media or join one of They’re not means-tested and can
all the materials and resources
the many informal Facebook go towards specialist equipment
essential to your course.
groups set up by students. (such as an adapted computer),
You’ll also have access to student non-medical study support (e.g.
support teams, who’ll be there to a dyslexia support worker) or other
Students association
help you on your learning journey. related expenses. You can also
You’ll become a member of our apply for help with study-related
active students association when travel costs that result directly
How you’ll be assessed
you register. You can help influence from your disability.
You could be assessed in University decisions, meet fellow
a variety of different ways students and develop new skills. For more information, go to
depending on your choice of openuniversity.co.uk/disability
course. We use a combination Find out more at or call us on 0300 303 5303.
of written assignments, oral openuniversity.co.uk/ousa.
or practical assessments, Or join the conversation on
projects, examinations, Facebook.com/OUstudents
dissertations and portfolios. Twitter.com/OUstudents
Your assessments will occur at Instagram.com/OUstudentslive.
set points during your course.
For more information on how
you’ll be assessed, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/assessment.
What’s it like to study with The Open University?
To find out more about distance learning, the OU study
experience and how we’ll support you throughout your
studies, go to openuniversity.co.uk/learning.
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WELCOME TO
ENVIRONMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT
Study environment and/or Why study with us? Undergraduate
development with us and The Open University is home to a At undergraduate level, our certificate
broad set of academics from different and diploma qualifications include
you’ll better understand disciplines involved in teaching the Certificate of Higher Education
the problems of humanity’s about and researching environmental in Environment and the Diplomas of
relationship with the natural and developmental issues. Higher Education in Environmental
Studies, and Environmental Science.
environment and of human We have a distinguished record of
producing innovative, high-quality Our degrees include our Master
beings’ relationships with and engaging interdisciplinary of Environmental Science and BSc
each other, within and across and multidisciplinary courses. (Hons) Environmental Science; our
nations. You’ll also build your BA (Hons) Environmental Studies
We pride ourselves on producing
and BA (Hons) International Studies;
capacity to work with others courses that are cutting edge and
and our BSc (Hons) Geography
accessible to all, and recognised as
to address urgent challenges such by employers and professional
and BSc (Hons) Geography
and Environmental Science.
such as climate change, bodies. Our students also consistently
environmental pollution report high levels of satisfaction.
Postgraduate
and degradation, poverty In the most recent Research
At postgraduate level, our
Excellence Framework results,
and inequality, and 69% of our development studies
qualifications include Postgraduate
Certificates, Diplomas and MScs
conflicts that arise from research and 76% of our geography
in Global Development and in
and environmental studies research
these problems. Environmental Management.
was assessed as being world-leading
or internationally excellent, with
100% of the research achieving
this in terms of impact.
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I felt well supported throughout the course and
without doubt, my understanding of development
and its management has deepened. In my work I feel
I am right in the thick of development management
every day. Values, meanings and agendas converge
and conflict, creating new tensions and requiring new
collaborations where I can use my new knowledge.
Benjamin Knox,
MSc in Development Management
Professional accreditation Beyond graduation
Our BSc (Hons) Environmental Careers related to environment
Science is accredited by The include nature conservation,
Institution of Environmental environmental education, MORE ONLINE
Sciences, which means students consultation, waste management, Learn more about
can gain free student membership water quality and flood risk our environment and
of the institution. management to name a few. development qualifications,
Our MSc and Postgraduate Diploma Emerging careers include and register for your
in Environmental Management, environmental auditing and chosen course
plus our BSc (Hons) in Environmental assessment, environmental Visit openuniversity.
Science are accredited by the management and co.uk/courses
Chartered Institution of Water environmental engineering.
and Environmental Management,
Careers which are related
the largest professional body for
to development include
chartered environmental scientists.
international aid and development
Students on these courses are eligible
in non-governmental organisations,
to become student members of this
governmental and intergovernmental
professional body, giving direct links
agencies, and private companies;
to the working industry.
health, education, housing,
Our postgraduate environmental scientific, and cultural work with
management programme a development focus; policy work
is accredited by the Institute related to social change; and work
of Environmental Management related to the implementation of
and Assessment. the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals.
9BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
WITH AN ACCESS MODULE
An Access module is a An Access module builds materials to complete tasks such
your confidence by as online quizzes and tutor-marked
great place to start if you helping with things like: assignments. At the end, you’ll
want a gentle introduction ‒ refreshing your study skills
demonstrate your learning by
to Open University study. completing a final written
‒ using computers assignment. There’s no exam.
It can also help you find out
‒ introducing you to a range Access modules start every
more about your interests of subjects related to your February and October and last
and where you want your area of interest for 30 weeks. Each week requires
learning to take you. ‒ finding out if OU study around nine or ten hours of study
suits you and your life. and it’s up to you how you organise
We’re different to other universities that time, giving you the flexibility
because we’re open to people to fit study around your life.
How it works
based on their potential rather
than their prior qualifications. Our You’ll have a dedicated tutor, What you need
students come from a diverse range who’ll provide academic support
via email and regular one-to-one We’ll set you up with access
of academic backgrounds, so we to your module website and
offer a choice of starting points telephone tutorials. Your Student
Support Team will be on hand to make sure your books and other
depending on how confident you printed materials are posted
are in your study skills. You can help with everything else, including
careers advice, fees and funding, out to you. All you need is:
either dive straight in with an OU
level 1 module, or you might prefer administrative support, and ‒ a phone
a gentler start with some extra study-related guidance.
‒ a computer with
preparation, in which case, an Your Access module materials internet access.
Access module is ideal. are a blend of printed and online
resources. You’ll engage with the
What you can study environment; mathematics; business; and law. This module
and computing and IT. As the will help you to improve your
The following Access foundation for further studies subject knowledge in those areas
modules will prepare you for in these fields, this module will particularly, but also prepare
the qualifications we offer in help build your confidence and you for further study on a wide
environment and development. prepare you for more OU study. variety of OU qualifications.
Science, technology and maths People, work and society We offer one other Access
Access module (Y033) Access module (Y032) module, which is more relevant
to other subject areas:
Grow your knowledge in a range Get compelling insights into a
of technical subjects, including wide range of areas, including Arts and languages
science; engineering and design; childhood and youth studies; Access module (Y031)
social science; psychology; health;
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Do you qualify for a free Access module?
You can study an Access How much does an Students who start
module for free if you: Access module cost? with an Access module
‒ live in the UK (excludes If you don’t qualify to study are more likely to be
Channel Islands and Isle for free, the cost depends
of Man) or have a British on where you live. SUCCESSFUL
Forces Post Office address when they advance to
‒ In England, the Channel Islands
‒ are studying the module and the Isle of Man it’s £774. OU level 1 study
as part of an OU qualification
‒ In Northern Ireland, Scotland
(this doesn’t apply if you
and Wales it’s £258.
live in Scotland)
‒ have a household income You can pay up front by debit or
(or, in Scotland, a personal credit card, or by bank transfer.
income) of £25,000 or less, or Or spread the cost with an Open
you receive qualifying benefits University Student Budget Account
– see page 17 for more information.
‒ have completed less
than one year of a full-time If you’re studying an Access module
undergraduate programme as part of an OU qualification and
at FHEQ or CQFW level 4/ you live in England, Wales or
SCQF level 7 or above, and Northern Ireland, you could cover
not completed 30 credits the cost with a student loan – see
or more of OU study. page 16 for more information.
The Access module really helped equip
me with the skills and confidence I needed
to go on and study at degree level. NEXT STEPS
Tim Walker, Order an Access
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) LLB Modules Prospectus or
speak to our Student
Recruitment team
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/ug-access
Call 0300 303 0069
11HOW YOU BUILD
YOUR QUALIFICATION
Undergraduate students
Access module
You’ll need to build up a set An optional module to build
number of credits to gain your your confidence and prepare
you for further study.
qualification. Here’s how it works.
Stages
To complete Stage 1, you’ll
‒ Complete one stage for a certificate
need 120 credits, studying modules
of higher education, two stages for a
worth 30 or 60 credits.
diploma of higher education and three Stage 1
stages to gain an honours degree.
‒ To complete each stage, you must 120 credits
build up a set number of credits.
Credits Certificate of higher education
‒ You need 120 credits to complete
each stage.
‒ You need a set number of
credits to gain your chosen To complete Stage 2, you’ll
qualification e.g. you need 360 need a further 120 credits, studying
credits to gain an honours degree. modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
Stage 2
‒ You gain credits by successfully
completing modules.
240 credits
Modules
‒ With each module you successfully Diploma of higher education
complete, you’ll earn a set number
of credits, either 30 or 60.
‒ Modules are either compulsory or
selected from a choice of options. To complete Stage 3, you’ll
‒ You choose the modules you need a further 120 credits, studying
want to study, year by year. modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
Stage 3
360 credits
Honours degree
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Postgraduate students
You gain a postgraduate
qualification by building
up a set number of credits.
Credits
You need:
60 credits at postgraduate level.
‒ 60 credits to gain a
postgraduate certificate
‒ 120 credits to gain a
postgraduate diploma Postgraduate certificate
‒ 180 credits to gain
a masters degree.
You gain credits by successfully
completing modules.
A further 60 credits at postgraduate
level – total 120 credits.
Modules
‒ With each module you successfully
complete, you’ll earn a set number
of credits, usually 30 or 60. Postgraduate diploma
‒ Modules are either compulsory
or selected from a choice of options.
‒ You choose the modules you
want to study, year by year. A further 60 credits at postgraduate
level – total 180 credits.
Getting started
All you need to do is choose which
qualification you want to study and
register on a module that counts Masters degree
towards that qualification. You can
find out more about the postgraduate
qualifications we offer in environment
and development from page 37.
13HOW LONG YOUR
QUALIFICATION WILL TAKE
We give you the flexibility to choose the amount you want
to study each year. This way, you get the qualification you
want in a timeframe that’s right for you.
Undergraduate qualifications
Most of our students study part time, taking 60 credits a year.
That’s like studying at half the rate of a full-time course at a
traditional university. If you want to complete your study at
a full-time rate, you’ll need to study 120 credits per year.
Part time | 60 credits a year | 16–18 study hours a week
Certificate of higher
education (120 credits)
Diploma of higher
education (240 credits)
Honours degree
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Years to complete
Full time | 120 credits a year | 32–36 study hours a week
Certificate of higher
education (120 credits)
Diploma of higher
education (240 credits)
Honours degree
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Years to complete
Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
14Postgraduate qualifications
EXPLORE THE OU
The time it will take to complete your qualification depends on how it’s
Find out more
structured and the number of credits required. All of our postgraduate For more information on
courses are offered as part-time study and the usual timescales for finding time to study, and to
individual module completion are shown below. use our time planner tool, go to
‒ 30 credit module – typically five months. openuniversity.co.uk/time.
‒ 60 credit module – typically nine months.
Part time | 60 credits a year | 16–20 study hours a week
Postgraduate certificate
(60 credits)
Postgraduate diploma
(120 credits)
Masters degree
(180 credits)
0 1 2 3
Years to complete
Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
15FEES AND FUNDING
We believe cost shouldn’t Funding – England Funding – Northern Ireland
and Wales
be a barrier to achieving You could be eligible for a Part-Time
The best way to fund your studies, Fee Grant of up to £1,230 a year to
your potential. That’s regardless of age or income, help towards your fees. The amount
why our tuition fees might be with a student loan depends on your household income
are among the most from Student Finance England and the rate at which you study.
or Student Finance Wales. It’s If you’re not eligible for the grant,
competitive in the UK. the most popular way to pay. or if it doesn’t cover the full cost
And we’ll always help you of your tuition fees, you can pay in
Key facts full or in part using an alternative
find a way of paying that ‒ Repayments only start payment method, such as a
suits your circumstances. when your salary exceeds Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan.
the income threshold
(£26,575 from April 2020). Funding – Scotland
For undergraduate
‒ Repayments are deducted If your personal income is £25,000
You’ll pay on a module-by-module automatically from your salary. or less, or you’re on certain benefits,
basis, rather than for your whole ‒ You can pay off the loan and you’re studying at least 30
qualification up front. See below early without any penalties. credits, you could qualify for a
to get an idea of costs. ‒ Any balance outstanding after Part-Time Fee Grant and top-up
30 years will be written off. funding to cover 100% of your
LIVING IN ENGLAND
course fees. It isn’t a loan and you
CREDITS COST EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS won’t need to pay any of it back.
EACH YEAR PER YEAR1
INCOME EACH MONTHLY
30 £1,548 YEAR BEFORE TAX REPAYMENT3 Study support and
Up to £26,575 £0
discretionary funds
60 £3,096
If your annual income is less than
120 £6,192 £28,000 £10.68 £25,000, you might be eligible for
£34,000 £55.69 additional means-tested funding for
1
2020/21 prices; fees normally increase study-related costs, such as travel,
annually in line with inflation and the £49,000 £168.19 childcare and internet access.
University’s strategic approach to fees.
In England, the cost for a 360-credit 3
Repayments are based on what you Self-funded study
honours degree based on today’s earn, not what you owe. You’ll repay
prices is £18,576.
9% of what you earn over £26,575. You can pay using a debit or credit
For example, if you earn £28,000,
card, or by bank transfer. Or spread
you’ll repay £128.25 that year (9% of
LIVING IN NORTHERN IRELAND, £1,425). That’s just over £10 per month. the cost with an Open University
SCOTLAND OR WALES Student Budget Account – see
Already have a degree? opposite for more information.
CREDITS COST
EACH YEAR PER YEAR2 You might still qualify for a student
loan. You need to be living in Get sponsored
30 £516 England or Wales and looking See whether your employer
60 £1,032 to study an eligible qualification. would help you learn and
develop. It’s always worth asking.
For more information, go to
120 £2,064
openuniversity.co.uk/quals.
2
2020/21 prices (exceptions apply); fees
normally increase annually in line with Maintenance
inflation and the University’s strategic
approach to fees.
support – Wales
New students in Wales studying MORE ONLINE
In Northern Ireland, Scotland
and Wales, the cost for a typical part time towards a qualification Find out more
360-credit honours degree based can also apply for maintenance about undergraduate
on today’s prices is £6,192. grants, worth up to £4,500 a fees and funding
year, to help with living costs.
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/ug-fees
Call 0300 303 5303
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For postgraduate Key facts Get sponsored
‒ The support is made up of See whether your employer would
You pay for postgraduate
grants and loans and is want to help you learn and develop.
qualifications module by module.
worth up to £17,489. It’s always worth asking.
Please go to our website to see the
total fee listed for your qualification. ‒ All eligible students will receive
a non-repayable grant of £1,000,
rising to a maximum of £6,885,
Funding – England
depending on household income.
You could be eligible for a ‒ Loan repayments only start when
maintenance loan of up to £11,222 MORE ONLINE
you earn more than the income
from Student Finance England. threshold (currently, £21,000). Find out more
To be eligible you must: ‒ You’ll repay 6% of your income about postgraduate
over the threshold – so, for example, fees and funding
‒ be under 60 years old
if you earn £25,000, you’ll repay Visit openuniversity.
‒ be resident in England
only £240 that year (6% of £4,000). co.uk/pg-fees
‒ be studying a masters degree That’s just £20 a month. Call 0300 303 5303
that can be completed in
no more than three years
Funding – Northern
‒ not currently have a masters Ireland and Scotland
degree or equivalent Open University
You could be eligible for a fee
‒ be studying your qualification Student Budget
loan of up to £5,500 from Student
from the beginning. Accounts Ltd
Finance Northern Ireland or the
Key facts (OUSBA)
Student Awards Agency Scotland.
When you enrol with us, you’ll
‒ Repayments only start when To be eligible you must be:
be offered the opportunity
you earn more than the income
‒ resident in Northern to pay your fees through a
threshold (currently, £21,000).
Ireland or Scotland loan from OUSBA.
‒ You’ll repay 6% of your income ‒ studying for an eligible OUSBA will pay your fees to
over £21,000 – so, for example, postgraduate qualification. The Open University, and you
if you earn £25,000, you’ll
Key facts repay OUSBA either in a single
repay only £240 that year (6% of
sum before your course starts –
£4,000). That’s just £20 a month. ‒ Repayments only start
in this case there’s no interest
‒ Payments are deducted when you earn more than the
– or in monthly instalments
automatically from your salary. income threshold (currently,
of up to a year – in this case,
£18,935 in Northern Ireland
‒ Any balance outstanding after interest does apply.
and £18,330 in Scotland).
30 years will be written off. ‒ You’ll repay 9% of your income The interest rate is fixed for
over the threshold – so, for example, the duration of the course
Funding – Wales if you earn £20,000 and live in (representative APR 5.1%).
New postgraduate students can Scotland, you’ll repay only £150.30 If you’re worried about
apply for financial support, made that year (9% of £1,670). That’s affordability or a poor credit
up of non-repayable grants and less than £13 a month. history, you can apply for a
top-up loans. ‒ Payments are deducted joint loan application with
To be eligible you must be: automatically from your salary. a third party e.g. partner,
sibling, friend, etc.
‒ resident in Wales Self-funded study
Find out more about OUSBA at
‒ studying for a masters degree You can pay using a debit or credit openuniversity.co.uk/ousba.
‒ under 60 years old. card, or by bank transfer. Or spread
the cost with an Open University As a responsible lender,
Student Budget Account – see OUSBA carries out
right for more information. affordability checks as part
of the application process.
17I AM...
HALIMA YOUNIS
Halima has been studying The OU suited my lifestyle. I wanted is great. Text books are informative
to establish myself financially – and and link well with the online material.
towards a BA (Hons) study. Once my friend introduced me
You have access to a dedicated tutor.
International Studies to the OU, it was life changing. It felt
It helps knowing they’re always
with the Open University so natural. I’m glad I didn’t follow what
there, even when I’m travelling.
others thought would be best for me,
since she completed her as now I’ll get a degree and no debt.
They’re just a phone call or email
away. Even if I don’t get a response
A levels. At first, Halima Running a business isn’t easy, straight away, I’ll get a response
didn’t consider distance so going to a redbrick university within two days.
learning, but after would have been too much. The
You have tutorials at local centres.
OU fit my lifestyle without having
researching her options to sacrifice anything. I’m able to
Not only do you get to meet your
tutors, you get to meet other
she decided the OU suited control the pace of my learning.
students. At home in front of
I’ve also learned a lot of life skills
her lifestyle better than that others my age won’t experience
a computer screen, you might
seem quite alone but at tutorials
redbrick universities. She’s until they’re in the workplace.
you feel really welcomed.
not looked back since. What drove me to study was
I’ve become a lot more confident.
my passion for learning. I’ve
I have more self-belief, motivation,
always loved geography, especially
independence and self-esteem.
human geography. I love travelling,
I’ve learnt you can do anything,
exploring different cultures and
no matter what standards society
meeting people from different
sets for you. All doors are open to
backgrounds. With my degree,
me, I just need to choose one!
not only do I learn about different
people, there’s history and a range Halima Younis,
of modules that I can choose from. currently studying towards
The quality of the teaching material BA (Hons) International Studies
18FIND AN
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
You can register for
ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
the 2020/2021 academic
year for undergraduate Master of Environmental Science (M05) 20
qualifications from BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (Q52) 22
18 March 2020.
BA (Hons) Environmental Studies (Q99) 24
We’ve based the
BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Science (R16) 26
qualification start dates
on the first module(s) BA (Hons) Geography (R44) 28
you can study as part
BA (Hons) International Studies (Q11) 30
of your qualification.
COMBINED STEM
BSc (Hons) Combined STEM (R28) 32
OPEN DEGREE
BA/BSc (Hons) Open (QD) 34
19ENVIRONMENT
AND
DEVELOPMENT
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
This is an integrated Learn how to tackle and solve Why choose this
topical issues rooted in our qualification?
masters degree that everyday lives at a local and
‒ Gain essential skills for
combines undergraduate global scale. An environmental
addressing environmental
and postgraduate study. science degree will equip you
management issues in your own
with a range of skills that you can
You’ll develop key research apply to communicate effectively,
organisation and wider contexts.
skills and a rich, scientific address problems in a professional ‒ Develop your planning,
manner and manage projects. organising, data collecting,
understanding of analysing and writing skills.
the environment.
‒ Practise fieldwork at
two residential schools.
‒ Extend your knowledge of recent
research scholarship – ideal
preparation for a research degree.
‒ Conclude with either a
substantial piece of independent
study or a more academic
in-depth research project.
Related qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education
in Environmental Science (W47)
openuniversity.co.uk/w47
Certificate of Higher Education
in Environment (T16)
openuniversity.co.uk/t16
20FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
Compulsory Course code M05
modules
Stage 1 120 credits
Environment: journeys through a changing world Option Total credits 480
(U116) (60 credits) modules
Awarded
Start dates
qualification
Oct 2020
Register by 10 Sep 2020
Science: concepts and practice
(S112) (60 credits) Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
Entry requirements
No specific requirements
Assessment
Environmental science Based on a mix of:
(SXF206) (60 credits)
Stage 2 120 credits
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
You’ll choose 60 credits from: marked assignments
Earth science (S209) (60 credits) ‒ End-of-module
assessments
Environment: sharing a dynamic planet (DST206) (60 credits)
‒ Examinations
Energy and sustainability (T213) (30 credits)
Environmental management 1 (T219) (30 credits) Study duration
Part time: 8 years
The biology of survival (S295) (30 credits)
Full time: 4 years
Mode of study
The learning materials
Terrestrial ecosystems provided are mostly
(S397) (30 credits) online with some print
Stage 3 120 credits
Evaluating contemporary science Electronic versions
(S350) (30 credits) of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
You’ll choose 60 credits from:
Disc-based media
Environment: responding to change (SDT306) (60 credits) (e.g. DVD)
Environmental management 2 (T319) (30 credits)
Online forum
Renewable energy (T313) (30 credits) Compulsory
Collaborative work
Compulsory
Environmental science challenges
(S831) (30 credits)
Stage 4 120 credits
Project for the master of environmental science
(S840) (60 credits)
You’ll choose one from:
Environmental monitoring and protection (T868) (30 credits)
Making environmental decisions (T891) (30 credits) MORE ONLINE
Managing for sustainability (T867) (30 credits) Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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21BSc (HONS)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
This degree combines aspects of biology, ecology,
geography, chemistry, technology and social science.
You’ll gain a broad understanding of the natural
environment and learn to evaluate environmental
challenges and propose solutions.
Develop the scientific and Why choose this Accreditation
technical knowledge and skills qualification? ‒ Chartered Institution of
needed to investigate ecosystems Water and Environmental
‒ Develop your scientific,
and to understand fundamental Management (CIWEM).
interpretive and creative
environmental patterns and
thinking skills. ‒ Institution of Environmental
processes. You’ll address local
and global environmental issues ‒ Investigate the complexities Sciences (IES).
and examine the problems we of the natural environment
face in understanding our natural and our relationship with it.
environment and living sustainably. ‒ Explore the problems we
face with sustainable living.
‒ Practise fieldwork at
two residential schools.
‒ Option to follow a
specialist environmental Related qualifications
management route.
Diploma of Higher Education
in Environmental Science (W47)
openuniversity.co.uk/w47
Certificate of Higher Education
in Environment (T16)
openuniversity.co.uk/t16
22FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
You’ll choose either: Course code Q52
1. A broad-based route Total credits 360
2. A specialist environmental management route.
Start dates
The example route shown below is the broad-based Oct 2020
route. The environmental management route will Register by 10 Sep 2020
vary, go to openuniversity.co.uk/q52-em for details.
Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
EXAMPLE ROUTE
Compulsory Entry requirements
modules No specific requirements
Stage 1 120 credits
Environment: journeys through a changing world Option
(U116) (60 credits) modules Assessment
Intermediate Based on a mix of:
qualification
‒ Tutor-marked
Awarded assignments
Science: concepts and practice qualification
‒ End-of-module
(S112) (60 credits) assessments
‒ Examinations
Study duration
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Environmental science
(SXF206) (60 credits) Mode of study
Stage 2 120 credits
The learning materials
provided are
completely online
You’ll choose 60 credits from:
Earth science (S209) (60 credits) Disc-based media
Environment: sharing a dynamic planet (DST206) (60 credits) (e.g. DVD)
Energy and sustainability (T213) (30 credits) Online forum
Environmental management 1 (T219) (30 credits) Compulsory
The biology of survival (S295) (30 credits) Collaborative work
Compulsory
Diploma of Higher Education in
Environmental Science (W47)
Terrestrial ecosystems
(S397) (30 credits)
Stage 3 120 credits
Science project course: environmental
science practical project
(SXE390) (30 credits)
You’ll choose 60 credits from:
Environment: responding to change (SDT306) (60 credits)
Evaluating contemporary science (S350) (30 credits)
MORE ONLINE
Renewable energy (T313) (30 credits)
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/q52
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
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23BA (HONS)
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
This innovative degree combines the social and natural
sciences to offer a truly interdisciplinary understanding
of contemporary environmental issues.
The necessity of taking seriously the Why choose this LEARN MORE
complex connections between the qualification? We’ve produced a series
human and biophysical dimensions
‒ Equips you to actively engage of resources for anyone with
of environments are becoming
with some of most significant an interest in geography
very apparent. Whether it’s the
issues in the world today. or the environment.
socially uneven ways in which the
consequences of environmental ‒ Combines a thorough Go to openuniversity.co.uk/
change are felt, the political factors interdisciplinary grounding geography
that influence whose environmental in environmental change
concerns get addressed, or the with a distinctive social
cultural shifts required for sustainable science approach to
solutions to environmental problems environmental issues.
to take root. Environmental studies ‒ Enhances your employability
offers a way of understanding why through a highly valued
environmental issues are always combination of social
also societal issues, and how that science and natural science
matters in responding to them. knowledge and skills.
Related qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education
in Environmental Studies (W58)
openuniversity.co.uk/w58
Certificate of Higher Education
in Environment (T16)
openuniversity.co.uk/t16
24FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
Compulsory Course code Q99
modules
Intermediate Total credits 360
qualification
Environment: journeys through a changing world
Awarded
Stage 1 120 credits
(U116) (60 credits) Start dates
qualification
Oct 2020
Register by 10 Sep 2020
Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
Entry requirements
Investigating the social world
No specific requirements
(DD103) (60 credits)
Assessment
Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
Environment: sharing a dynamic planet ‒ Examinations
(DST206) (60 credits)
Stage 2 120 credits
Study duration
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Mode of study
The learning materials
Environment and society provided are a balance of
print and online
(DD213) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Diploma of Higher Education in Disc-based media
Environmental Studies (W58) (e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
Collaborative work
Compulsory
Environment: responding to change
Stage 3 120 credits
(SDT306) (60 credits)
Environmental policy in an international context
(DD319) (60 credits)
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BA (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure co.uk/q99
are subject to change. Call 0300 303 5303
25BSc (HONS) GEOGRAPHY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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, Why choose this
combining geography and qualification?
LEARN MORE
environmental science. You’ll We’ve produced a series
‒ Develop your understanding of resources for anyone with
discover the complexities of
of interrelationships between an interest in geography
our relationship with the natural
human activity and or the environment.
environment. Explore topics
environmental change.
like deforestation, sustainable Go to openuniversity.co.uk/
water-resource management, ‒ Use both geography geography
pollution control, conservation and science concepts and
and governance. Examine the theories to make sense of
consequences and implications environmental challenges.
of environmental change for ‒ Enhance your employability
sustainability and learn about by working between the
the social and natural processes social and natural sciences.
and interactions operating in
different environments. ‒ Build analytical and reasoning
skills needed for assessing
environmental evidence.
Related qualification
Certificate of Higher Education
in Environment (T16)
openuniversity.co.uk/t16
26FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
Compulsory Course code R16
modules
Awarded Total credits 360
qualification
Environment: journeys through a changing world
(U116) (60 credits) Start dates
Stage 1 120 credits
Oct 2020
Register by 10 Sep 2020
Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
Entry requirements
Science: concepts and practice No specific requirements
(S112) (60 credits)
Assessment
Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
‒ Examinations
Environmental science
(S206) (60 credits)
Stage 2 120 credits
Study duration
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Mode of study
The learning materials
provided are mostly
online with some print
Environment and society
(DD213) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
Environment: responding to change
(SDT306) (60 credits) Collaborative work
Stage 3 120 credits
Compulsory
Environmental policy in an international context
(DD319) (60 credits)
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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27BA (HONS) GEOGRAPHY
This degree examines the distinctive
interpretations of global challenges such
as environmental change, urbanisation,
migration and inequality, through geography’s
fundamental concern with spatial variability.
You’ll develop a deeper understanding Why choose this
of the relationships between human qualification?
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We’ve produced a series
and natural environments. You’ll
‒ Explore the interactions of resources for anyone with
study places and landscapes, in
between human and an interest in geography
space and time, recognising the
natural environments, and or the environment.
distinctive patterns of social, cultural,
how these shape our world.
economic and political dynamics Go to openuniversity.co.uk/
that shape the world today. And ‒ Learn to gather, interpret geography
you’ll critically engage with the key and evaluate quantitative
roles that geographical relations and qualitative geographical
play in these dynamics. Applying information to examine
the skills you have gained in global challenges.
gathering and communicating ‒ Gain the skills to effectively
geographical information and communicate geographical
engaging in virtual fieldwork, information and ideas in ways
you’ll work towards a geography suitable for a range of audiences.
project to conclude this degree.
Related qualifications
Certificate of Higher Education
in Environment (T16)
openuniversity.co.uk/t16
Diploma of Higher Education
in Geography (W81)
openuniversity.co.uk/w81
28FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
Compulsory Course code R44
modules
Intermediate Total credits 360
qualification
Environment: journeys through a changing world
Awarded
Start dates
Stage 1 120 credits
(U116) (60 credits) qualification
Oct 2020
Register by 10 Sep 2020
Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
Investigating the social world Entry requirements
(DD103) (60 credits) No specific requirements
Assessment
Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
Environment and society
‒ Examinations
Stage 2 120 credits
(DD213) (60 credits)
Study duration
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Mode of study
Changing geographies, changing Britain The learning materials
provided are mostly
(DD225) (60 credits) – planned for October 2021
online with some print
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Diploma of Higher Education in Geography (W81)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
Environmental policy in an international context
Collaborative work
(DD319) (60 credits)
Stage 3 120 credits
Compulsory
Researching geographies of change:
Independent project in geography
(D325) (60 credits) – planned for October 2022
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) GEOGRAPHY
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Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
co.uk/r44
are subject to change. Call 0300 303 5303
29BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Our world is divided into many different societies,
yet it is increasingly interconnected. Relationships
between nations, companies, cultures and
individuals extend across regions and the globe.
This degree explores the political, Why choose this
economic and cultural issues that qualification?
these complex interconnections
‒ Engage with the most pressing
create – focusing on international
issues in the world today
politics, diplomacy, cooperation,
and address key questions.
war and security; international
economics and development; ‒ Explore the overall political
interactions between different make-up of the international
societies, and global system and investigate sources
environmental problems. of order and disorder within it.
‒ Shape your studies to one
core area of concern to
international studies – politics,
history or environment.
‒ Gain insight into important
development issues and
the challenges faced by
developing countries.
30FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
Option Course code Q11
modules
ENVIRONMENT ROUTE
Compulsory Total credits 360
Environment: journeys through a changing world modules
Stage 1 120 credits
(U116) (60 credits)
Awarded
Start dates
HISTORY; POLITICS ROUTE qualification
Oct 2020
Introducing the social sciences
Register by 10 Sep 2020
(DD102) (60 credits)
Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
Investigating the social world
(DD103) (60 credits) Entry requirements
No specific requirements
Assessment
Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
International development: making sense
assignments
of a changing world
‒ Interactive computer-
(TD223) (60 credits)
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
Stage 2 120 credits
ENVIRONMENT ROUTE
‒ Examinations
Environment: sharing a dynamic planet
(DST206) (60 credits) OR
Study duration
Environment and society Part time: 6 years
(DD213) (60 credits) Full time: 3 years
HISTORY ROUTE
The British Isles and the modern world, 1789–1914 Mode of study
(A225) (60 credits) The learning materials
POLITICS ROUTE provided are a balance
of print and online
Understanding politics: ideas and
institutions in the modern world
(DD211) (60 credits) Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
International relations: continuity
and change in global politics
(DD313) (60 credits) Online forum
Optional
Stage 3 120 credits
ENVIRONMENT ROUTE Collaborative work
Compulsory
Environmental policy in an international context
(DD319) (60 credits)
HISTORY ROUTE
Empire: 1492–1975
(A326) (60 credits) OR
Europe 1914–1989: war, peace, modernity
(A327) (60 credits)
POLITICS ROUTE
Modern political ideas MORE ONLINE
(DD316) (60 credits)
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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31COMBINED
STEM
BSc (HONS) COMBINED STEM
This flexible degree Why choose this Degree holders in
qualification? England and Wales
combines science,
‒ Choose modules from If you’re looking to re-skill or
technology, engineering across STEM subjects or up-skill in STEM subjects, you
and mathematics (STEM). focus on one or two areas. could still be eligible for a student
Build your own degree ‒ Switch direction if your
loan to fund this degree.
from a wide range of needs or interests change. For more information, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/quals.
STEM modules and ‒ Count university-level credits
you’ve gained from elsewhere.
study routes, including
psychology and sports
science. You can build
a qualification that’s
unique to you.
32FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
How you can focus your combined STEM AT A GLANCE
degree on environmental technology Course code R28
This selection of modules shows how you can Total credits 360
focus on environmental technology. Combine it
with other STEM subjects that you’re interested in. Start dates
Oct 2020
This is just one example of the many combinations Register by 10 Sep 2020
you can study, you’re not restricted to this route.
Feb 2021
Environmental Register by 14 Jan 2021
technology
modules
Environment: journeys through a changing world Entry requirements
Option
Stage 1 120 credits
(U116) (60 credits) modules No specific requirements
Awarded
qualification Assessment
Depending on the
modules you choose
to study, you may be
assessed in any or all
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of
of the following ways:
OU level 1 modules
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
Energy and sustainability ‒ Examinations
(T213) (30 credits)
Study duration
Stage 2 120 credits
Part time: 6 years
Environmental management 1 Full time: 3 years
(T219) (30 credits)
Mode of study
As the BSc (Hons)
Combined STEM can
be made up of a range
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of of different modules,
OU level 2 modules the learning materials
provided, use of online
forums and inclusion of
collaborative work will
depend on the modules
you choose to study
Renewable energy
(T313) (30 credits)
Stage 3 120 credits
Environmental management 2
(T319) (30 credits)
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of
OU level 3 STEM modules
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) COMBINED STEM
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co.uk/r28
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33OPEN DEGREE
BA/BSc (HONS) OPEN
Do you want the freedom Open qualifications
and your career
to study a range of subjects
Achieving an Open qualification
that interest you? Then our demonstrates your exposure to
The fact that the OU has the
Open qualifications are ideal. different subjects and disciplines, option of choosing an Open
and the rich world-view you’ve degree is fabulous. So many
The degree allows you to choose developed in the process. You’ll people I have spoken to wish
modules from a wide range of also have a highly employable set that they’d had this option
subject areas so you can, for of skills and attributes, including:
example, combine environment at university rather than
and development modules with ‒ adaptability going down one route.
modules from other disciplines, ‒ critical thinking
such as science or the humanities. Carol Dow,
‒ analysis and problem solving. BA (Hons) Open
Why choose this Research shows almost 86% of
qualification? graduate job vacancies are open to
‒ Tailor your qualification graduates of any subject (Institute
to suit your needs. of Student Employers, 2019).
Employers value the personal
‒ Choose modules from a qualities needed to achieve a
wide range of subject areas. degree through distance learning.
‒ Study to fit evolving career
ambitions or personal interests.
‒ Open up your career prospects. Related qualifications
‒ Count previous university study
Diploma of Higher
towards your qualification.
Education Open (W34)
openuniversity.co.uk/w34
Certificate of Higher
Education Open (T09)
openuniversity.co.uk/t09
34FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
How you can focus your Open degree AT A GLANCE
on environment and development Course code QD
This selection of modules shows how you can focus Total credits 360
on environment and development in combination with
other subjects that are of particular interest to you. Start dates
Oct 2020
However, this is just one example of the many combinations
Register by 10 Sep 2020
you can study and you’re not restricted to this route.
Environment Feb 2021
and Register by 14 Jan 2021
development
Stage 1 120 credits
Environment: journeys through a changing world modules
(U116) (60 credits) Entry requirements
Option
modules No specific requirements
Intermediate
qualifications Assessment
Awarded Depending on the
qualification modules you choose
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of to study, you may be
OU level 1 modules assessed in any or all
of the following ways:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
Certificate of Higher Education Open (T09) ‒ Interactive computer-
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
‒ Examinations
Study duration
Stage 2 120 credits
Environment: sharing a dynamic planet
(DST206) (60 credits) Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Mode of study
As the BA/BSc (Hons)
Open can be made up of a
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of range of different modules,
OU level 2 modules the learning materials
provided, use of online
forums and inclusion of
collaborative work will
Diploma of Higher Education Open (W34) depend on the modules
you choose to study
Stage 3 120 credits
Environment: responding to change
(SDT306) (60 credits)
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of
OU level 3 modules
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
BA/BSc (HONS) OPEN1 and how to register
1
Visit openuniversity.
Whether you qualify for a BA or BSc (Hons) Open will be determined by the
number of credits you have from modules suitable for a BA or for a BSc.
co.uk/qd
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