Environmental Science (Environmental Management) (Q52-EM)
BSc (Hons)
The Open University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This interdisciplinary course combines aspects of biology, ecology, geography, chemistry, technology, management and social science to help you understand environmental situations from all perspectives. This course will develop the scientific and technical knowledge and skills required to investigate ecosystems; to understand fundamental environmental patterns and processes; and to address local and global environmental issues. You’ll study the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and living sustainably.
Key features of the course
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Investigates the complexities of the natural environment and our different relationships with it
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Explores the problems we face in living sustainably
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Develops your scientific, interpretive and creative thinking skills
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Includes practical fieldwork, which you’ll undertake during two residential schools
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Accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 360 graduates of Environmental Science (Environmental Management) (Q52-EM) BSc (Hons) and other courses in at The Open University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Environmental Sciences courses of The Open University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Environmental Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25000 | £26000 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £33000 | £17500 - £38500 | £20000 - £41000 |
All Environmental Sciences courses of The Open University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Environmental Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22551 | £22414 | £26298 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19019 - £26287 | £16897 - £27576 | £20317 - £33339 |
All Environmental Sciences courses in the UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
This particular course
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
This particular course
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Science (Environmental Management) (Q52-EM) BSc (Hons) at The Open University
| 15% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The Open University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The Open University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #25
- #101
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- Geography
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ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 26 May, 2021]
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- #38
- #251
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 15 university rankings of The Open University
About The Open University
The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.
Student composition of The Open University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 78245
- postgraduates:
- 3325
- Total:
- 81570
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Environmental Science with International Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 79% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 115 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 94% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £11400 | 117 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Chemistry with Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £16000 | 123 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Sustainability with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 89% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14045 | 102 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
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Ecology and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 89% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £14700 | 95 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 84% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £17550 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £19500 | 147 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | 90% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £13620 | 119 | Inverness | On campus Full-time | |
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Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 85% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £30400 | 197 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Environmental Science and Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 83% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £17000 | 119 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 26 May, 2021