Apart from direct jobs within the environmental management sector, there is increasing need and acceptance within many organisations for officers committed to sustainability and green technology. Government policies, new regulations and public perception are forcing corporations to adapt their products and services for environmental sustainability.

The program pathway is split into 4 separate qualifications: a Certificate, a Diploma, an Advanced Diploma, and finally, a Bachelor‘s.
Each qualification builds upon the next one. You must complete 240 ECTS credits to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree.

Advanced Standing

• Credit may be given for studies from other institutions deemed to be at a level equal to, or better than that of this course.
• Credit may be given on the basis of a formal RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning) application; for up to, but no more than, two thirds of the credit points.

Course Content (240 ECTS credits)

A short introductory, online module on Academic Writing must be completed at the very start of the degree. This module should take only a few hours to complete and is not examinable.

Certificate in Environmental Science (60 ECTS credits)

Core (Compulsory) Modules: Course Code
BEN101 Ecology
BSC104 Botany I
BSC102 Plant Biochemistry I
BEN201 Environmental Management I
BGN102 Research Project I

Elective Module (10 ECTS credits each):
Choose one module from the following options.
BEN103 Marine Studies I
BHT105 Soil Management
BSC106 Alternative Energy I
BHT206 Plant Pathology
BEN104 Vertebrate Zoology
BHT120 Nature Park Management I
BBS201 Project Management

Diploma in Environmental Science (120 ECTS credits)

Certificate +

Compulsory Modules (10 ECTS credits each)
BEN204 Earth Science
BEN205 Wildlife Management
BSC203 Biochemistry II
BGN201 Research Project II

Elective Module (10 ECTS credits each):
Choose any two (2) modules from the following options.
BEN202 Environmental Waste Management
BHT204 Nature Park Management II (8 ECTS credits)
BSC204 Botany II
BSS200 Healthy Buildings I
BHT205 Trees for Rehabilitation
BTR101 Ecotour Management
BEN203 Marine Studies II
BSC110 Cell Biology

Advanced Diploma in Environmental Science (180 ECTS credits)

Certificate + Diploma +

Compulsory Modules (10 ECTS credits each):
BSC003 Statistics
BEN301 Environmental Practice
BGN202 Research Project III

Elective Module (10 ECTS credits each):
Choose any three (3) modules from the following options.
BSC302 Biochemistry III
BSS300 Healthy Buildings II
BHT302 Organic Plant Management
BHT301 Advanced Permaculture
BAG203 Animal Psychology
BEN206 Wildlife Conservation
BHT207 Plant Protection
BTR201 Bushcraft and Wilderness Skills
BHT209 Weed Control

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (240 ECTS credits)

Certificate + Diploma + Advanced Diploma +

Compulsory Modules (10 ECTS credits each):
BBS301 Professional Practice for Consultants
BGN202 Research Project IV

Elective Modules (10 ECTS credits each):
Choose any four (4) modules from the following options.
BSC205 Engineering Applications
BEN301 Environmental Assessment
BEN302 Water Conservation and Management
BEN209 Herpetology
BEN210 Primatology
BEN102 Ornithology
BHT201 Permaculture Systems
BHT246 Green Walls and Roofs
BSC305 Plant Ecology
BAG215 Sustainable Agriculture

The program is conducted entirely online. Students will have 24/7 access to the study materials (included in the fees).  We can arrange for materials to be printed and shipped to you for an additional cost. Some modules may require students to obtain additional texts or materials through libraries, on-line resources and/or bookstores. 

The way you study will be split into reading and knowledge acquisition, research and hands-on tasks, and assignments. At the end of each module, you will sit for an examination or undertake a final project. You will be allocated your credits when all of these have been completed successfully.

You get unlimited email support throughout the program, on every module/course. In some instances, telephone support can also be arranged.