Overview
This innovative module from The Open University UK explores the causes and consequences of a range of environmental problems and the main policies that have been formulated to address them.
They include climate change, ozone depletion, deforestation, loss of biodiversity and unsustainable development.
The Environmental Policy in an International Context module concludes by examining some of the policy options that might lead to a ‘green future’. You’ll find this module ideal if you wish to develop a policy-relevant understanding of international problems for career development or personal interest.
What's included
You'll be provided with two textbooks and have access to a module website which includes:- a week-by-week study planner
- module materials
- interactive activities
- film clips and audio programmes
- assessment guide
- online tutorials and forums.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Climate change
- International environmental politics
- Natural resource management
- Global governance
- Sustainable development
- Greening the future
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management View 32 other Short Courses in Environmental Economics & Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an OU level 3 module. OU level 3 modules build on study skills and subject knowledge acquired from previous studies at OU levels 1 and 2.
- They are intended for students who have recent experience of higher education in a related subject. The following would be useful prior modules: Environment: sharing a dynamic planet, Environment and society and International development: making sense of a changing world.
- Academic writing, searching the internet, reading academic material, making notes, and thinking critically are all important skills developed in this module and prior experience in these areas would be an advantage.
Tuition Fee
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International
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.