SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
| The environment is one of the most challenging areas of modern science. Problems resulting from increased industrialisation and consumerism on a global scale are threatening our natural resources. In our search for a sustainable future, environmental scientists are tackling the effects of acid rain, air pollution, global warming, greenhouse gases and the loss of habitats. Understanding more about how the environment works as a whole is vital to progress in these areas. |
If the environment interests you, or you already work in or plan to move into the sector, OU study will provide a valuable insight and develop both your knowledge and practical and analytical skills. It could be your passport to a wide variety of career opportunities. Working in environmental consultancies, government agencies, industrial and utility companies and voluntary organisations, you could be involved in important projects such as conserving water, halting soil erosion or predicting earthquakes
Climate change, global trade, war, cultural conflict, biodiversity, poverty and the challenges of international development are among the defining features of our times. These along with similar issues such as energy, waste and sustainability are interlinked, and find a common focus in the OU’s environment, development and international studies courses.
From fuel sources to fair-trade coffee, in our interconnected world governments, organisations and individuals are all encouraged to think about the impact of their actions in environmental and international terms.
With our courses and qualifications you can explore some of the most challenging trends and developments that are shaping our world and the individuals who inhabit it. You'll become a more enlightened citizen. And on a professional level, you’ll acquire highly valued skills that you can deploy in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Discover the wide variety of courses in Environmental Studies
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