Have you ever wanted to know more about the environment but were afraid to ask? Fascinated with how we use technology in our lives and its impact on the environment? A course at the Open University may just be the thing for you. The Open University has diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses on the environment. Make a difference, take action, think globally, act locally. Then study!
Undergraduate Qualifications
Diplomas
D13 Diploma in Pollution Control
D21 Diploma in Environment and Development
D29 Diploma in Geography and Environment
D46 Diploma in Environmental Policy
Degrees
B16 BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences
B19 BA/BSc (Honours) Environmental Studies
B20 BSc (Honours) Technology
Postgraduate Qualifications
Diplomas
C18 Advanced Diploma in Environmental Decision Making
D38 Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Decision Making
Taught Masters
F13 MSc in Environmental Decision Making
F19 Master of Arts in Environment, Policy and Society
Choices in more depth:
Renewable energy
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What exactly is energy - where does it come from, and how do we store and release it? Read more : Renewable energy
Environmentally friendly energy
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An article about efficient energy use and environmentally friendly energy resources. Read more : Environmentally friendly energy
Nuclear power? No thanks!
BBC
Mark Johnston explores the issues at the heart of the nuclear debate Read more : Nuclear power? No thanks!
Greening electricity
BBC
Dave Elliot explains green electricity and looks at the choices we all have Read more : Greening electricity
Buying local food
BBC
Can buying local food make a difference to the wider planet? Read more : Buying local food
Eating the planet
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What impact does your diet have on the planet? Is your fast food contributing to global warming? Explore the true costs of your diet. Read more : Eating the planet
Consumer choice
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Jane Bickerstaff provides some ideas about how to be an environmentally friendly shopper Read more : Consumer choice
Waste choices
BBC
Stephen Burnley discusses how the questions about what we do with what we no longer want are for everyone to consider - and suggests action... Read more : Waste choices
Eating the planet
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This is a text version of the Your Diet - At what cost interactive? which shows the assumptions and conclusions used in making the simulation. Read more : Eating the planet
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