Comments about BSc Environmental Protection - At the institution - Leicester - Leicestershire
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Objectives
* The University has taught the Environmental Protection Diploma offered by the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health since 1993 and over 100 students have been entered for the RSPH viva so far, with a 94% success rate.
* All programmes are taught via distance learning with modules delivered on CD ROM supported by Personal Tutor tuition
* One day tutorials are incorporated in to the course, allowing you to meet other practitioners on the programme, discuss any areas of difficulty with the tutor and ensure that you understand the syllabus and assessment. If you choose to attend the tutorial sessions you will need approximately six days away from work to complete the programme.
* The modular approach allows you to progress at a pace to suit yourself, within defined boundaries. You collect credits for work completed giving you the flexibility to stop and start as work and home life dictate.
* The programmes are designed to attract a range of students from diverse backgrounds including mature learners who have been out of education for some time.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Every year we are approached by practitioners within the environmental arena who have relevant practical experience but do not have a first degree. This qualification has been specifically designed to meet this need. However, because we offer entry at the half way stage of a traditional 360 credit degree, you must show the required academic ability and prior achievement using the Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA) process. You will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating professional experience and/or academic qualifications suitable for direct entry. We are pleased to discuss this process and possible suitable entry criteria over the telephone. You may be requested to visit the University for a Professional Interview.
Students are expected to have access to a computer with a CD ROM, and a printer. You will also need to access the internet on a weekly basis.
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Academic title
BSc Environmental Protection
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Course description
BSc Environmental Protection
Programme
The Degree and Professional Diploma in Environmental Protection recognises the move towards an integrated approach to pollution control. This concept acknowledges the links between pollution of air, water and land, and proposes that an integrated approach minimises damage to the total environment. The mode of delivery is student-centred distance learning, with regular tutorial days, allowing access to professional training while in full-time employment. The programme begins by establishing fundamental knowledge of water and air quality and the associated techniques of Pollution Control. It continues by providing fundamental knowledge of waste management and associated techniques, and concludes with integrated pollution prevention control and how the three major pollution areas affect each other. You will need approximately six days away from work to complete the programme.
This programme is only available on a part-time distance learning basis - it does not therefore meet the requirements of a visa to study in the UK.
