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Learn about the earth, its resources and recognise the factors that affect your environment
Environmental science is the field of science that studies physical, chemical and biological aspects of the environment and determines solutions to environmental problems. This free online diploma course will give learners a thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of environmental science and covers many topics such as understanding the earth's processes, evaluating alternative energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management, the importance of global water supplies, and the effects of climate change. This course is ideal for professionals who are working in the area of environmental science, for students who wish to pursue a career in environmental science, or the individual learner who simply wants to learn how we can build a more sustainable existence on this planet.

Diploma in Environmental Science is originally from and published by OpenLearn and has a duration of 15-20 Hours for the average learner.

Content Type
  • Video: Low
  • Audio: Low
  • Animation: None
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Course Rating: (5/5 10067 )
Certification Availability
  • PDF Download: No
  • Parchment: Yes
  • Framed Parchment: Yes
  • Type: diploma
Education Level
  • Approximate FETAC Level: Level 5
  • Approximate NQF Level (UK): Level 3
  • Other: Higher High Secondary School
  • Age appropriateness: 16+ Years
  • Minimum Grade/Class Level: Higher High Secondary School

Modules in Diploma in Environmental Science

Module 29: Case Study - Water Supply in Britain
Module 22: Wind and Solar Energy
Module 23: Geothermal and Water-derived Energy
Module 24: Energy from Biofuels
Module 21: Renewable Energy Sources
Module 26: Introduction to Water
Module 12: Air, Soil and Water Pollutants
Module 31: Environmental Ethics, Laws and Regulations
Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter
Module 2: The Soild Earth
Module 3: The Atmosphere
Module 4: The Biosphere
Module 13: Human Population Dynamics
Module 6: Minerals
Module 7: Soils
Module 32: Environmental Decision Making
Module 34: Case Study - Eutrophication
Module 27: Groundwater and Surface Water
Module 28: Managing Water Resources
Module 8: Biological Resources
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Learning Outcome

This course will teach you all about the earth and its system, whilst giving you a good understanding of the earth's resources as well. It will help you to recognise the factors that affect our environment. You will know the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources and understand how to manage water supplies. This course provides you with ways to protect the environment.

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Last Course Reviews

Leonardo Da Silva Jaqueta
Diploma in Environmental Science:

Course Module: Module 3: The Atmosphere
Course Topic: Atmospheric Structure
Comment: according to my studies the environmental science is being more and more * try it


Innocent Eric Mkubwa
Diploma in Environmental Science:

Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter
Course Topic: Conservation of Energy and Energy Units
Comment: the study material for conservation of energy and energy units does not load.


Soe Thant
Diploma in Environmental Science:

Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter
Course Topic: Conservation of Energy and Energy Units
Comment: i like this course it easy to understand & give alot of thinking


Innocent Eric Mkubwa
Diploma in Environmental Science:

Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter
Course Topic: Energy Sources and Sinks
Comment: no material is being loaded


Jack Chimwaza
Diploma in Environmental Science:

Course Module: Module 9: Managing Land Use
Course Topic: Agricultural Land Use
Comment: This course is a very course because it will help to address problem of food and environment in the malawian communities.


Maung Aung Swe Thet
Diploma in Environmental Science:

Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter
Course Topic: The Carbon Cycle
Comment: Studying Phosphorus and nitrogen benefits me. Because I'm trying to organic farming. Grateful to Alison.


Chaminda Perera
Diploma in Environmental Science:

Course Module: Module 1: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter
Course Topic: The Water Cycle
Comment: Gaining knowladge I hope to give a better service to the world while following this valuble course


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