Modules
To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:
Stage 1
You can study the modules in any order. The alternative modules Environmental monitoring and protection (T868) or Capacities for managing development (T878) focus on scientific or social aspects of environmental management (you can also study both to gain an all-round understanding):
In Environmental monitoring and protection (T868) you will work with numerical data in the quantitative assessment of environmental impacts and develop technological solutions to reducing environmental pollution.
Capacities for managing development (T878) introduces the subject of development and teaches a range of management skills that are useful in all disciplines, strategic thinking, research, advocacy, planning and policy making.
Compulsory modules
Making environmental decisions (T891)
Managing for sustainability (T867)
Or subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued module T863
Plus
30 credits from List A:
List A: optional modules
Capacities for managing development (T878)
Environmental monitoring and protection (T868)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued module TD866
Plus
30 credits from List B:
List B: optional modules
Capacities for managing development (T878)
Environmental monitoring and protection (T868)
Managing systemic change: inquiry, action and interaction (TU812)
Managing technological innovation (T848)
Project management (M815)
Thinking strategically: systems tools for managing change (TU811)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules D837, T869, T889, TD866, TU870
Completion of Stage 1 will entitle you to claim the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (E79).
Plus
Stage 2
This MSc offers a choice of routes after you have completed
Stage 1; a research route or a professional route.
If you need a more professionally-oriented qualification, you can take the 30-credit module The MSc professional project (T847) and complete your qualification with a module from a short list of relevant options.
If you prefer a more research-oriented MSc, you can take the 60-credit Research project (T802). The longer research project allows more in-depth study and further develops your academic research skills.
Both modules provide an excellent platform for further research studies.
60 credits from either the Research route or the Professional route:
Research route
Compulsory module
Research project (T802)
Professional route
Compulsory module
The MSc professional project (T847)
Plus 30 credits from optional modules in List A or List B in Stage 1 above
You should note that the Universitys unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 60 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you. Note, in particular, you can only count the credit from one of the following modules towards a single qualification: Research project (T802) or The MSc professional project (T847).
The modules quoted in this description are currently available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time.
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On completion
On successful completion of the required modules you can be awarded an MSc in Environmental Management entitling you to use the letters MSc Env Mgmt (Open) after your name. Your degree will be classified: distinction, merit or pass. The classification will be based on specified modules that must include your project module.
Recognition in your country
If you intend to use your Open University qualifications to seek work or undertake further study outside the UK, we recommend checking whether your intended qualification will meet local requirements for your chosen career. Read recognition in my country.
Credit transfer
If you have already completed some successful study at postgraduate level at another institution you may be able to transfer credit for this study and count it towards this Open University qualification. If you wish to apply to transfer credit you must do so as soon as possible as it may affect your choice of OU modules. If you are awarded credit for study completed elsewhere, you may find that you need to study fewer OU modules to complete your qualification with us.
Visit our Credit Transfer site for more information and details of how to apply for credit transfer.