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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Environmental Studies (W58)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the DipHE Environmental Studies (W58) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are just some of the environmental issues that are posing challenges to people and ecosystems across the planet. This interdisciplinary diploma combines the social and natural sciences to provide you with knowledge of the societal (social, political, economic, cultural and ethical) and the biophysical (geological, physical, ecological) dimensions of such issues. You'll also gain an understanding of why recognising the connections between these different dimensions is so important if the environmental challenges we face are to be effec... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Systems and Change
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Climate Science and Global Warming
Environmental Policy and Governance
Sustainability and Resource Management
Environmental Ethics and Society
Research Methods in Environmental Studies
Environmental Impact Assessment and Evaluation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£36,500
3 years£18,000£27,500£35,500
5 years£21,000£31,000£40,000

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
57%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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