Check the Study plan PDF to see the suggested order to study your courses. How long it will take you to complete the qualification will depend on whether you study one, two or three courses each trimester.
If this is your first time enrolling with Open Polytechnic, we recommend you start your studies with one course.
Qualification Structure
To achieve this qualification you need to to complete five courses, including:
The compulsory research course
Your choice of four elective courses that cover different environmental topics.
The research course will give you the skills to research issues in your discipline at an advanced level. If you haven’t done research before, there is an elective course that you can study in preparation.
Need help choosing your courses?
Our student advisors can help you choose the right courses to suit your needs.
How much time will you need each week for study?
On each course page look for the Workload heading in the grey box. This will give you the approximate hours needed each week to study that course.
Do you have enough time?
To check if you have enough time in your life for study, try our handy time calculator tool.
