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  • Environmental Management (Foundation Degree)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • A mix of coursework and formal examinations.

  • Attendance
      • Two-three evenings a week.
      • Some weekend workshops and practical classes.
      • Year 1: January–June; Years 2–3: October–June.
  • Duration
      • Two years and one term part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • Over 21: no specific A-level requirements.
      • Under 21: applicants should normally possess at least one subject at A-level. An appropriate BTEC National Award/Certificate/14–19 Diploma or equivalent qualification will be considered. However, all interested applicants are encouraged to contact the course director.
      • Applicants with environmental management qualifications or experience are welcome to discuss opportunities for accreditation of prior experience and learning.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Stratford in Year 1, with Years 2 and 3 in central London.
  • Teaching

    • Evening lecture sessions, occasional weekend practical classes and field courses. Teaching methods include a mix of formal lectures, seminars, group work and practical activities.



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Environmental Management (Foundation Degree) - 2013/2014 entry

Do you wish to combine academic study with crucial work-based experience? Perhaps you already work in the environmental sector and you wish to reflect on your current practice? Study social science, physical science and management approaches to environmental issues, including environmental impact assessments, management systems and sustainability indicators. Graduates of our Foundation Degree can progress into the final years of our BSc Environmental Management, BSc Environmental Science, BSc Geography or BSc Professional Studies. You can study this course in central London or Stratford.

  • Course structure

    • In Year 1 (one term), you will take core modules giving you a foundation in political, social and ethical issues related to environmental management, with the opportunity to develop your critical study skills. In Years 2 and 3 you will take a combination of core and option modules on specialist aspects of environmental management, together with applied modules that take your skills into work-relevant settings.

      Year 1 (one term)

      Year 2

      Year 3

      • Work-Based Project (Environmental Consultancy 2)
      • Two option modules.  

      You can choose from a range of option modules, which may include:

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  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in countryside management, conservation, environmental education, tourism, planning and policy-making.

    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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    • How to apply

      Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement.
    • Application deadlines and interviews
      • We suggest you apply as early as possible.
      • Interviews take place August–December.
    • Online application
      You can apply online from the link below.
    • Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
  • Key information set

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      Fees:
      The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.