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. Youll also gain an understanding of why recognising the connections between these different dimensions is so important if the environmental challenges we face are to b...
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. Youll 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 effectively addressed.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the core knowledge and skills necessary to understand the complexity and controversies behind key environmental issues<br/><br/><br/>- Combine a thorough interdisciplinary grounding in environmental change with a distinctive social science approach to environmental issues<br/><br/><br/>- Gain the ability to interpret, analyse, and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative evidence <br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability by learning how to work between the social and natural sciences<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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